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When you’re disabled, not being able to earn a living takes a toll on your finances as well as your emotional state. That’s why social security disability exists: to give you the opportunity to maintain a normal life and pay for the essentials. Know what this process entails so you can clear up any confusion. [Read more…]

One of the factors that helps builds the credibility of a social security disability claim is what I known as an unsuccessful work attempt. The SSA views an unsuccessful work attempt as a legitimate “excuse” as to why you were able to work within the onset date mentioned in your social security disability claim. [Read more…]

If a medical condition or other similar conditions prevent you from being able to work, you are entitled to social security disability benefits. Unfortunately, rampant cases of fraud over the last decade have made many courts cautious of who they will award a claim. This is why building up the credibility of your case is important. [Read more…]

To ensure that it is providing benefits only to those who are truly qualified, Social Security focuses on objective medical evidence as well as a thorough evaluation of the claimant’s credibility. The latter element plays a very important role in the Social Security disability claims approval process, especially for those with mental illness. [Read more…]

A disability freeze is a specific time frame wherein your earnings information is not included in the computation for your Social Security disability insurance (SSDI) benefit payments. [Read more…]

The simple answer is no. The Social Security Administration (SSA) does not allow a retired, disabled individuals to receive both Social Security disability and retirement benefits simultaneously. However, there’s a loophole in the process, one that you can potentially exploit. [Read more…]

It is the job of the Social Security Administration (SSA) to review your benefits application and provide you with a fair benefit amount in the form of monthly dollar payments if you meet the requirements for eligibility. The agency’s Social Security disability program in particular, is in place to “to make sure that all Americans have a safety net if they become disabled and can no longer work.” [Read more…]

Residual functional capacity (RFC) for work is a critical aspect of Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits eligibility. The RFC is an evaluation of an applicant’s physical and mental limitations at work that are potentially caused by his or her disability. Depending on the disability you are applying for, your RFC will be evaluated using either the physical RFC form or mental RFC form. [Read more…]

Yes, an arthritis sufferer can qualify for Social Security Disability benefits, but in order to do so, you must first meet the basic disability requirements set by the Social Security Administration (SSA). For workers with arthritis, the SSA will determine first if they are working above the substantial gainful activity level. The SSA will also determine whether the condition is expected to last for at least 12 months and is a severe impairment. As of 2017, earning more than $1,170 a month as an employee is enough to disqualify an arthritis sufferer from receiving Social Security disability benefits. [Read more…]

A divorce can mean an increase in your Supplemental Security Income (SSI) disability benefit payments. SSI benefits are calculated based on a recipient’s need, which means your SSI eligibility and the amount you receive is calculated on the amount of resources at your disposal, including the portion of your spouse’s income that goes into your living expenses. [Read more…]