It can come as quite a shock to some social security applicants that their disability claim was denied. In a perfect world, these much-needed benefits would be immediately available to those who qualify for them. Unfortunately, roughly 70 percent of initial claims are denied. On the …
If you have a medical condition that will keep you out of work for more than 12 months, or is expected to result in death, you may qualify to receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). Because it can take time for …
If you’re disabled and believe you won’t be able to work for at least 12 months, you shouldn’t wait to apply for disability benefits. Many are under the misconception that in order to apply for benefits, you must have been disabled for 1 year already. This …
Cardiovascular Conditions Conditions of the heart, such as heart failure, heart attack, or coronary artery disease Digestive Tract Disorders Such as GERD, liver disease, or Crohn’s Disease Endocrine Disorders Such as Diabetes and Obesity Genitourinary Impairments Conditions affecting the Urinary, Renal, and Reproductive Systems such as …
What “Disabled” Means to the SSA The Social Security Administration strictly defines “disability” as the following: The inability to perform Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA) due to A medically determinable mental or physical condition; and Your disability has lasted or is expected to last for at least …
