Was Your Application For Disability Benefits Denied? If your application for disability benefits was denied, you are not alone. Over half of all initial applications for disability benefits are unsuccessful.* Yet a denial does not mean you are out of luck. If you act quickly and take steps to preserve your rights, you can pursue further opportunities…

Understanding Social Security Administrative Hearings Applying for Social Security Disability benefits — whether SSDI (Social Security Disability Insurance) or SSI (Supplemental Security Income) — can be intimidating. If your initial application was denied, you likely feel discouraged about how to proceed. Fortunately, you have not reached the end of the road. Several levels of appeal…

Knowledgeable Handling Of The Social Security Application Process Completing an initial application is the first step toward obtaining Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits or Supplemental Security Income (SSI). The application process can be exhausting. Yet putting your best foot forward at the outset with a strong initial application can simplify the process in the long run. A…

Helping Clients With Mental Illness And Social Security Disability Claims When most people think of disabilities, they envision physical conditions such as chronic illness, back problems or heart trouble. Yet psychological disorders can be just as devastating as purely “physical” disorders. Mental illness affects more than 50 million people across the country.* In severe forms, these…

Understanding Physical Disorders And Social Security Benefits Any number of medical conditions can cause severe impairments, limiting your ability to work and make ends meet. Monthly disability benefits and health insurance might be your lifeline if you suffer from a qualifying disability. While the vast majority of disability claims stem from medical disorders or illnesses, some…

Understanding The Difference Between SSDI And SSI Social Security benefits act as a safety net for those unfortunate enough to live with long-term disabilities. Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income both accomplish this goal, but they have different ramifications and eligibility requirements. Below are some of the major differences between them. Social Security Disability…

How Medical Records Factor Into Disability Claims Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) exist to help people with debilitating, long-term disabilities. If you live with a disability, you may know full well the extent of your limitations and the effect they have on your day-to-day life. However, the Social Security Administration will not…

Assistance With Transitional Disability Planning For Children And Students Many children with disabilities have unique medical and daily care needs. Government benefits — especially Supplemental Security Income and Medicaid — are often essential for meeting their needs and ensuring a stable standard of living as they enter adulthood. Careful transitional planning is critical during this important phase…

Helping With Social Security Disability Claims For Children If your child has a physical or mental condition, or combination of conditions, that results in marked, severe or extreme functional limitations, he or she may be eligible for child disability benefits within the Social Security system. One qualification is the condition must have lasted or be…

If an injury or condition prevents you from being able to work to support yourself and your family, a federal program known as Supplemental Security Income (SSI) can provide income benefits to meet your basic needs. Even when it is very obvious that you should qualify for benefits, however, it can be difficult to get…