If you have been hit by a serious injury or illness that has left you unable to work, then seeking Social Security disability benefits may be your only option for financial stability. Those who are able to successfully obtain these benefits can pay off medical...
Month: January 2017
Must you be completely disabled in order to receive benefits?
Before the Social Security Administration will grant an individual's claim for Social Security Disability benefits, it must be satisfied that the individual meets certain federal requirements. The extent of an individual's medical condition, of course, is paramount,...
Social Security disability and its work incentives
Social Security disability benefits aim to give financial relief to those who are temporarily or permanently disabled. Since not all disabling conditions are permanent, the Social Security Administration hopes that some of the people on its disability roll will...
Many lose SSD benefits after claims of fraud
Previously on this blog we discussed the history of the Social Security disability system and how, over the last 40 years or so, the number of individuals receiving SSD benefits has risen from about 1.8 million to more than 10 million. With the increase in...
Florida SSD attorney assists with claims, appeals, reevaluations
Obtaining and retaining Social Security disability benefits can be an ongoing battle. The Social Security Administration is not only stingy in granting initial SSD claims, but they are constantly reevaluating claims to see if disabled individuals remain disabled and...
Treated unfairly by Administrative Law Judge?
Disabled individuals who have a hearing on their Social Security disability claim before an administrative law judge can find themselves concerned about the outcome, and rightly so. After all, their financial well-being may be on the line. Sometimes, these claim are...
“Recurrence” of immune system disorders
If you suffer from some sort of immune system disorder, then you likely face challenges in your day-to-day life. You might suffer excruciating pain brought on by certain illnesses and diseases, and you may find yourself worrying about your physical health in the...
What is disorganization of motor function for SSD purposes?
Readers of this blog are well aware that certain federal requirements must be met before Social Security disability benefits are awarded to an individual. These requirements are often injury or illness specific, and they can be very detailed. Although it can be easy...