Your application for Social Security Disability benefits (SSD) goes through many hands before a decision is rendered. It can feel like you’re going through this process alone once you’ve filled out the paperwork but there are many entities and individuals involved. Some people you might communicate with directly, others remain behind the scenes. But if … Read more
When you apply for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits, patience is required. Typically, it takes three to six months for the Disability Determination Services (DDS) to approve or deny an application for disability benefits. Right now, the DDS backlog exceeds 1 million cases. But it only gets worse from there, unless you have the help … Read more
When you have a certain medical condition, getting Social Security Disability Insurance seems like a no-brainer. Clearly, you deserve benefits for your pain, suffering, and limitations. However, not every applicant gets the compensation they deserve, with so many fine lines and lists and rules and cutoffs to meet. The expansion of the compassionate allowance list, … Read more
Social Security Disability laws are complex and difficult to navigate if you aren’t familiar with the material. Most people applying for SSDI have never done so before, making the process even more stressful and increasing the likelihood of making an error. A Social Security Disability lawyer is prepared to guide you through the application from … Read more
Qualifying for Social Security disability benefits is difficult even in the most obvious of circumstances. Those who suffer from dementia need support from a loved one because they are often unable to navigate the system themselves. But it’s also essential to work with a knowledgeable, experienced Social Security Disability attorney from the start, especially now … Read more
Musculoskeletal impairments include a long list of afflictions for anyone who is trying to get Social Security disability benefits. This inclusiveness should feel like a relief, but it’s really a burden and concern after last spring’s implementation of a revised Listing of Impairments. These changes have made the guidelines for qualifying for benefits more challenging … Read more
Mental illness is a hidden disease. Proving that you suffer from anxiety, depression, PTSD, or other mental health conditions is not as simple as getting a blood test or CAT scan and medically proving your disability. Because it is an uphill battle to offer up evidence of your mental health, getting the SSDI benefits you … Read more
When you are on disability, or have a loved one on disability, you want to make sure you’re getting the benefits owed to you as quickly as possible. Unfortunately, this eagerness to get the application done can result in a host of common – and costly – mistakes. 1. Filing Too Quickly A major injury … Read more
Social Security disability benefits were designed to assist disabled Americans and their families by providing such things as financial assistance, vocational rehabilitation, and more. However, many people find themselves being denied during the initial review process. If this happens to you, does it mean that you are unable to receive benefits? Not necessarily, and an … Read more
For several years, Social Security tested skipping the reconsideration phase in the disability determination process in several states. Michigan was one of those states. Now, the Social Security Administration is phasing the reconsideration step back into the process. If you receive an initial denial letter for SSI or SSDI, you will have to go through this … Read more