There is a wide array of medical conditions that can leave an individual facing physical, emotional and financial hardship. The harsh reality of having to deal with a challenging medical condition in a time of financial need can be stressful and overwhelming....
Month: March 2016
The work experience needed to qualify for SSD benefits
In order to obtain Social Security disability benefits, several federal requirements must be met. Perhaps most obviously, an individual must be able to prove that he or she suffers from a medical condition or injury that is severe enough to qualify as a disability....
SSI federal regulations for those who enter medical facilities
Floridians who are receiving Supplemental Security Income often have concerns as to the parameters of maintaining their disability benefits and what circumstances can affect their benefits. Some recipients might have to enter the hospital or a nursing home for a...
SSD benefits and the PASS program, part II
Florida residents who would like to get back to work and end their reliance on Social Security disability benefits frequently will try to achieve self-support through the PASS program. Part I of this blog series explained the program, how it is used to allow claimants...
Don’t let the SSD backlog be discouraging
As this blog has discussed in the past, Social Security disability can be a financial safeguard for those who are unable to work on account of their federally recognized disability. Though there are challenges to succeeding on a claim, such as proving that...
SSD benefits and the PASS program, part I
While Floridians who meet the requirements to receive Social Security disability might have an illness, condition or injury that renders them unable to work at all, some are only seeking the SSD benefits until they are able to get back into a better situation. For...
Our firm fights for those disabled by injuries
A previous post on this blog discussed hearing loss and how it is handled when it comes to determining whether an individual suffers from a disability for Social Security purposes. Those facing a disability of any type, including hearing loss, have a lot to deal with,...
Proper preparation for a Social Security disability hearing
Kissimmee residents who believe they meet the medical requirements to receive Social Security disability benefits might be surprised to know that even if the medical issues are such that they cannot work, there is still a chance they will be denied Social Security. A...
Hearing loss and Social Security disability
Injuries, illnesses, and mental conditions can vary widely in scope and severity. Some of these medical conditions are relatively common, while others may be rarer. Regardless, the Social Security Administration has worked diligently in an attempt to recognize medical...