Social Security Disability

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...

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...

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...

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...

This blog has previously discussed vision loss as it related to Social Security disability. Those who are deemed legally blind, or have significant vision loss even after being corrected, may be able to qualify for SSD benefits, enabling them to receive compensation...

Time has had an effect on every aspect of our lives, and the Social Security disability system is no exception. In 1990, less than two-and-a-half percent of all working Americans qualified for Social Security disability benefits. In 2015, though, more than five...

Many Floridians who have suffered a disabling injury or illness and are thus no longer able to work know that they need money so that they can pay their living expenses. We spend a lot of time on this blog discussing how to successfully obtain SSD benefits, but in...

For those who have suffered debilitating injuries and illnesses, Social Security disability can provide the financial lifeline they need to get by. Depending on the severity of their disability and their work history, a disabled individual may be able to recover...

The Social Security Administration tries to be as specific as possible when defining disabilities that qualify for Social Security Disability benefits. This effort is an attempt to make adjudication of SSD claims easier, and leave little room for disagreement. Yet, as...

Readers of this blog know that there are a number of medical conditions that may qualify them for Social Security disability benefits. Physical, emotional, and mental conditions may all fall under "disability" as defined by the Social Security Administration. Yet,...