Military veterans have made many contributions and sacrifices for our country. But unfortunately, many veterans leave military service with one or more disabilities. In addition to physical disabilities, post-traumatic stress disorder (“PTSD”) is extremely common for...
Social Security Disability
Should I appeal my denied Social Security Disability claim?
Most people who apply for Social Security Disability benefits for the first time see their request denied. Many might think the case is over and they will need to think of other ways to address their financial and medical needs. Even if they are aware of the options...
Why are so many SSD applications rejected?
The Social Security Administration (SSA) is infamous for denying claims in Florida. While some rejections come from an office error, others are caused by negligence on the filer's part. If you do some research ahead of time, you could greatly increase your chances of...
Disabled vets can also get Social Security Disability benefits
Residents of Florida and the Orlando/Tampa area might want to know more about receiving Social Security benefits if they have a disability. The Social Security administration has addressed this question for veterans who have a VA Compensation Rating of 100 percent...
What should you know about substantial gainful activity?
In order to qualify for Social Security Disability benefits, you must be unable to engage in what the Social Security Administration (SSA) calls substantial gainful activity (SGA). That's defined not by a type of activity but by a dollar amount,How is SGA determined?...
Invisible illnesses are complex disabilities
Thinking about Social Security Disability might invoke images of people who have obvious disabilities, but many people have disabilities that are invisible. Getting SSD benefits with an invisible disability can be hard. Difficulties for applicants with invisible...
What are the 4 phases of the Ticket to Work program?
When you have been living with a disability, one of the things that you may look forward to in the future is returning to work. That can be a tough job, though, because you may return to work and find that you don't have the strength or ability to complete the job...
If you fall ill, you may qualify for Social Security Disability
If you fall ill or are injured and can no longer work, one thing that could help you is Social Security Disability. Social Security Disability benefits do require that you provide extensive documentation of your illness or injury. That can make it hard to qualify....
Thousands die waiting for Social Security Disability decisions
People who file for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) are unable to work to earn money, so they seek the benefits from a program that they paid in to while they did work. Sadly, some applicants never see a penny of that money because they pass away while...
Your attorney will fight for your Social Security benefits
Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits are important for those who have been hurt and who now live with a disability. When you cannot work to support yourself, you rely on benefits programs like this.Many people believe that qualifying for SSD should be easy if...