Anyone who applies for Social Security Disability benefits likely knows that they are at the beginning of a very complex and lengthy process. The Social Security Administration (SSA) has never been known for its efficiency in getting much-needed financial resources...
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SSDI
An alarming outlook for SSDI benefits
The countless negative ramifications of the COVID-19 pandemic continues. Initially, shortages occurred due to consumers believing that they needed to “stock up” on essentials. Toilet paper and other sundries disappeared from shelves faster than employees could...
Steps to take following a denial of Social Security Disability benefits
When you apply for Social Security Disability benefits, the chances are good that you will be turned down. You are not alone. Approximately 70 percent of all applications are rejected during the initial phase of the process. It is anything but the final decision....
How can I improve my chances of earning disability benefits?
Disability benefits are often the only source of income that a disabled person has to pay for essentials like rent, utilities and food. Despite how essential this income is, the Social Security Administration (SSA) denies more than 50% of initial applications. Suppose...
The future of SSDI and COVID-19 victims left unable to work
Slowly, the country is emerging from a worldwide pandemic that featured mask mandates and stay-at-home orders combined with business shut-downs and children receiving education via Zoom technology. Yet, there is still more what we don't know about the virus than what...
Two forms of disability compensation
Military veterans who served their country deserve respect for their sacrifices. Many find themselves disabled as a result of their deployments and face long-term, if not a lifetime, challenges. Thankfully, they have more than one option to secure the disability...
SSDI’s perpetual backlog
Since seemingly its inception, Social Security Disability Insurance has had a long backlog that has only grown larger over the decades. Those past-due applications have resulted in equally lengthy wait times for applicants, many unable to work and in desperate need of...
A much-needed win for SSDI applicants
Those applying for Social Security Disability Insurance may have an easier path to secure the benefits they need due to a disabling injury. While already a complex process, the Social Security Administration’s approach to filing involved a lengthier, more difficult,...