Those suffering from disabilities qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits if their occupations are covered by the program. Disabling medical problems must fall in line with the list developed and continually updated by the Social Security...
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SSDI
The state of Social Security benefits
The Treasury Department is responsible for not only the Disability Insurance Trust Funds but also Old-Age and Survivors Insurance. These programs were launched to provide income to workers who can no longer work due to a disability or those who retired from their...
The role of claims examiners in the SSDI process
Claims examiners play a pivotal role in whether you will be approved or denied for Social Security Disability benefits. They work in consultation with a physician hired by the Social Security Administration to see if you qualify based on strict rules established by...
Lung cancer and SSDI
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is a federal program that provides people with a work history that includes payments for Social Security taxes. Disabilities that qualify can take many forms. While a presumption exists that those suffering debilitating...
SSDI applications in the Appalachian coal region
Ask anyone who has applied for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), a high-profile, government-operated program. Looking at the statistics surrounding initial applications, you would think rejected claims are all part of the process. Considering that a vast...
SSDI claims decrease while processing times increase
In any other environment, a reduction in Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) claims would speed up the process of applicants given formal notification that they are approved. If the recent worldwide pandemic taught us anything is that COVID-19 has had a unique...
Biggest mistakes made when applying for Social Security benefits
When you need social security benefits, you may assume that your benefits are guaranteed. The truth is that only an average of 28% of initial applications receive the benefits they are applying for. There are some fatal mistakes that applicants make when applying for...
SSDI options for elderly couples
As married couples grow older, the need for financial help to cover medical costs related to illnesses or injuries is essential. While one spouse may have to take on the role of caretaker, certain scenarios could see both partners needing support and questioning...
The financial help brave Veterans need
Veterans who have served their country do not always enjoy lives in their respective laps of luxury. In fact, many of those who were injured or suffered from serious medical conditions that prevent them from working full-time, if at all. Multiple options for benefits...
Social Security Disability and the challenges applicants face
Applying for Social Security disability benefits is a complex process that combines frustration and stress with the physical challenges of a disability that led to the application. While understanding the difficulties inherent in the process does little to alleviate...