Social Security Disability (SSD) can provide you with the benefits you need if you are injured, ill or have a medical condition that prevents you from working. When your application for SSD benefits is denied, you can appeal the decision. There are various reasons...
Social Security Disability
Securing disability benefits as a military veteran
The brave men and women who serve in our military deserve to be treated with respect. They also deserve to be treated fairly when they’ve suffered harm as a result of their service. For example, many military service members end up experiencing post-traumatic stress...
Can veterans get disability benefits for PTSD?
Veterans who have fought for our country deserve the best treatment from our society. Many military veterans suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). According to the Special Needs Alliance, approximately 30% of veterans who served in Iraq or Afghanistan...
The long-term effects of PTSD on war veterans
By now, we are all familiar with the problem of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among our veteran population. Many veterans struggle with both short and long-term effects of PTSD. PTSD is a result of experiencing a traumatic event. The event can be experienced...
A Social Security Disability appeal could overturn a denied claim
If a Florida resident is injured, ill or has a condition that prevents them from working and in need of medical care, Social Security Disability benefits can be critical. However, when they apply, there is a chance that claim will be denied. Often, the applicant is...
Seeking disability benefits as a veteran with PTSD
The brave men and women who serve our country in the armed forces are oftentimes left with a lot to deal with once they enter civilian life. This is especially true for those who were deployed overseas and saw combat. For these men and women, acclimating to civilian...
Securing disability benefits as a veteran
The brave men and women who serve in our armed forces deserve to be taken care of at all times, but they need extra support when they’ve been harmed as a result of fulfilling their duties. This can take many forms, but perhaps the most beneficial among them is that...
How veterans can qualify for Social Security disability benefits
The brave men and women who serve in our armed forces put a lot on the line. They agree to be removed from their families for significant periods of time as they seek to protect our country and those in other parts of the world, and as a result they’re often subjected...
How does the SSA define disability?
We would like our good health to last, but unfortunately many people in Florida -- even young adults -- will develop a disabling condition at some point in their lives that keeps them from being able to work to earn a living. For this reason, the Social Security...
Understanding disability benefits for veterans
In certain circumstances, veterans may be able to obtain Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits. They may also be able to receive expedited processing of their claim for disability benefits. Because of the importance of SSD benefits, it is helpful for veterans and...