Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) provides critical financial support to individuals who cannot work due to a disability. However, what happens when an individual receiving SSDI benefits attempts to return to work? Is it possible to continue receiving SSDI...
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PTSD and its impact on daily function
PTSD is a condition triggered by a traumatic or terrifying incident. Generally, mental health professionals define PTSD as nightmares, flashbacks and anxiety. While most people have difficulty coping after a traumatic event, if the symptoms become worse or last for...
It may be some time until SSA customer service improves
Social Security applicants and recipients know well that the administration has struggled for years to provide adequate customer service. For the 2023 fiscal year, the Social Security Administration received a $785 million budget increase. However, while the SSA hopes...
What does the SSA consider as a severe disability?
An injury can hinder a person's ability to provide for oneself and one's family. For such circumstances, Social Security disability insurance can provide relief. However, the injured party must suffer a severe impairment for the Social Security Administration to...
How SSD can help you live your life with lupus
When you have lupus, you may find it difficult to explain to others what you go through daily. Many people do not recognize how debilitating the disease can be and how those symptoms can become worse over time. For many people with lupus, Social Security Disability...
SSI versus SSDI
Have you ever wondered what the difference is between Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)? If you have received an injury that limits or eliminates your ability to earn an income, you probably have. This is what you...
What to do if you receive an SSDI claim denial
If you receive a debilitating injury, and your doctor finds you permanently and totally disabled, you may be eligible for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits. Although you need to wait for one year or more to file, you can receive SSDI income until you hit...
Seeking SSD after a cancer diagnosis
Every year, over one million people face a cancer diagnosis. While your journey may be personal, you do not have to take it alone. A cancer diagnosis can alter your entire life. It can impact your mental and physical health and, in some cases, have disabling...
How does BPD qualify you for SSD?
Borderline personality disorder is a condition that impacts your feelings and behavior. Most people who struggle with BPD struggle with impulsivity and emotional instability. If you have BPD and find it difficult to function as an employee or in society, you may be...
OCD and disability benefits
If you struggle with a mental disorder that interferes with your ability to work, you could face significant hardships on a daily basis. Whether you recently lost your job or have extreme difficulty performing your job duties due to mental hardships, it is important...