The process of applying for benefits through the Social Security Administration (SSA) is often complex. To prove you are eligible for benefits, you may need to complete substantial paperwork, coordinate with doctors, gather medical evidence, appeal an initial denial, and more.
Luckily, this isn’t a process you have to navigate on your own. Help is available in a number of different forms. Best of all, much of this help may be free.
New data projections reveal that the Social Security Administration's cost of living adjustment (COLA) for 2024 will significantly decrease.
The United States Social Security Administration (SSA) offers financial assistance to individuals with disabilities primarily through two programs:
Disabled veterans who were injured while serving in the military may be eligible for both VA benefits as well as Social Security disability benefits. Each of these types of benefits is available separately.
Do you expect to apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) in the near future? If so, you should be aware that the SSDI application and process is oftentimes a complex task—potentially requiring you to gather evidence, complete paperwork, attend hearings, and more.
Luckily, it is not a task that you need to complete on your own. An SSDI attorney can help you navigate the process.
Perhaps you are reluctant to hire a disability lawyer for an understandable reason: You’re not sure you can afford one.
If you cannot work for at least 12 months due to a disabling condition, you may be considered disabled by the SSA. This means you may qualify for disability benefits which will help you shoulder the financial hardship due to the fact that you are too disabled to go to work and, thereby, meet your everyday financial needs.
Yes, because even if you are 100% P&T, it does not mean that you will be guaranteed disability benefits. When a serviceman’s disability is rated, the VA uses a different method to that used by the SSA when assessing eligibility for disability benefits.
The assessment results in a rating figure in percentage terms ranges from 10%, which is the least to 100%, which is the most.
If there is no chance of recovery and the veteran has been totally disabled, then the rating is termed 100% P& T, meaning that it the disability permanent and total.
If you are unable to work due to a disabling condition, you can apply for SSDI. SSDI, or Social Security disability insurance, is a monthly benefits provided by the federal government through the Social Security Administraion (SSA).
Each and every year millions of individuals suffer from a long-term or permanent disability. The resulting inability to work can wreak financial havoc on an individual and their family, causing significant stress and hardship.
April is esophageal cancer awareness month. Even though esophageal cancer is considered to be a rare cancer it affects almost 4 in every 100,000 people. If you have esophageal cancer and can’t work any longer you can apply for Social Security disability benefits.
The money from disability benefits can help you pay for living expenses like housing, food, and utilities or for medical expenses that aren’t covered by insurance. If you have worked before but can’t work now and you expect that you won’t be able to work for at least a year you can apply for disability benefits.
Are you unable to work due to a disability? If so, you may qualify for disability benefits.
However, you might not know which disability benefits program serves your needs. If this is the case for you, keep reading to learn more. This overview provides essential information about the main benefits for people with disabilities in the United States.
