Category Archives: Social Security Disability
Is Diabetes A Disability?
According to the CDC, more than 29 million people in the United States suffer from diabetes. When symptoms of diabetes make it impossible for you to work, you may find yourself struggling financially. Fortunately, you may qualify for Social Security Disability for diabetes to help replace lost wages. Diabetes mellitus is an endocrine disorder that…
When Will I Receive My Social Security Disability Benefits?
If you suffer from a disability that makes it difficult or impossible to work, you may be eligible for Social Security Disability benefits (SSD). Unfortunately, the process of receiving benefits is often a difficult one. You could be left with no income for months due to your inability to work and the Social Security Administration’s…
Disability Benefits for Cancer
If a cancer diagnosis is preventing you from working, you may be eligible for Social Security Disability benefits. However, the hurdles you’ll need to jump through in order to obtain benefits are not easy. APPLYING FOR DISABILITY BENEFITS To get disability benefits for cancer, you’ll need to prove through medical evidence that your illness will…
How Unemployment Benefits Affect Disability Benefits
If you can no longer find gainful employment due to a disability, you may be able to secure Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits. If you’re receiving unemployment benefits, though, you could be left wondering how one might affect the other. Many question if they can even file for both. Fortunately, you may be able to…
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How To Make Ends Meet While Waiting for Disability Benefits
You’re not working due to an injury or illness, and you’ve applied for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits. Jumping through the hoops and completing all the paperwork took more time than you expected. Now you’re in a waiting mode while the Social Security Administration (SSA) reviews your application. Without income from a regular job or…
What To Do if Your Long-Term Disability Benefits are Denied or Terminated
Whether you received long-term disability coverage as part of your employment benefits or purchased your own policy, you have the right to expect your policy to be honored if a disability keeps you from working. Unfortunately, the approval rates for disability claims are falling every year. If you are one of the growing percentage of Americans who weren’t approved, it isn’t the end of the road. LTD benefits denied or terminated by the insurance company are subject to appeal or legal action.
Social Security Benefits After 50
Did you know that Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits are easier to win if you’re over age 50? That’s right, the Social Security Administration (SSA) lowers its disability standard for applicants over the age of 50. If you need to file for Social Security disability and your age could be a factor, there are some…
Disability for Interstitial Cystitis Clarified by Social Security Ruling
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Social Security Ruling Aids Disability Determinations for Lupus and Fibromyalgia
Clients often come to me with diagnoses of both lupus and fibromyalgia. Representing you if you have both lupus and fibromyalgia brings a unique set of challenges. You may have a history of different treating doctors while searching for an explanation for your symptoms. It’s difficult explaining a set of physical and mental symptoms that…