If you are a parent, you want your child to have a fulfilling and happy life. Of course, if your adult son or daughter has a disability, he or she may be virtually incapable of holding down a job. This may lead to a lifetime's worth of poverty or financial struggles,...
Do mental health conditions qualify for Social Security?
The rise in the awareness and acceptance of mental health conditions may have led to your diagnosis. Depending on your condition, you may find working difficult at the moment. You may need to take time away from the job to continue treatment to get your mental health...
What is a CDR and how may it affect my SSD benefits?
The Social Security Administration conducts periodic reviews of impairments to determine eligibility for Social Security Disability Insurance. The SSA.gov website notes that benefits may stop when you no longer have a disability. After receiving an award notice for...
Steps involved in appealing a disability claim denial
If you initially receive a denial of your claim for Social Security Disability benefits, you should not give up. According to AARP, approximately 33% of workers who eventually receive benefits initially received denials. If you receive a denial of your disability...
Can my adult child get SSD on my account?
When you receive Social Security Disability benefits, it is possible for members of your family to also receive benefits on your account. However, it is usually only your spouse and minor children who have this right. The Social Security Administration explains if you...
Suffered a head injury? You may qualify for Social Security Disability
When you can no longer work enough to support yourself due to a head or brain injury, something that you should consider is seeking Social Security Disability Insurance benefits. To seek these benefits, you will need to show that you cannot do the kind of work you did...
3 common reasons for the denial of an SSDI benefits application
There is a lot of paperwork involved in a Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) claim. One of the most common mistakes people make is to rush through the application process because they want to get benefits as quickly as possible. Cutting corners or rushing...
How may I qualify for retroactive SSDI benefits or back pay?
If you received a letter denying your application for Social Security Disability Insurance, you may appeal the decision and qualify for retroactive benefits or back pay. As noted by the AARP, it may take at least one year for the Social Security Administration to...
Understanding the SSDI appeals process
You may feel understandable frustration if you apply for Social Security Disability Insurance and the U.S. Social Security Administration denies your claim. However, this happens to many applicants, and some of those denied applicants receive approval for benefits...
Does your medical condition qualify you for SSDI benefits?
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is an earned benefit. Every paycheck that you have ever received has included withholdings paid to Social Security on your behalf. Most people will only need to draw against those benefits when they reach retirement age....
