If you have filed a claim for Social Security Disability benefits, you are probably no longer working. Waiting for pending disability decisions can create a difficult financial situation for most. In reality, most individuals lack the financial resources required to survive during the average amount of time it takes to receive a decision on a Social Security Disability claim. ...
Continue ReadingSocial Security Disability benefits are provided to those individuals who are unable to work due to a disability. Being eligible for Social Security Disability Income, often referred to as SSDI, requires proof of a qualifying disability. The federal statutes define exactly what the term “disability” means. But even if you can prove your medical condition is covered, your claim...
Continue ReadingSocial Security Disability benefits may be available for both physical and mental illnesses. In fact, many people apply for Social Security Disability for mental impairments such as depression, anxiety and bi-polar disorder. The unfortunate fact, though, is that these types of claims can be more difficult to get approved. However, understanding the type of evidence you will need to support your...
Continue ReadingAfter being injured in an auto accident, many clients are unable to return to work. The injuries can be so severe that you may be considered disabled, either temporarily or permanently. In these situations, many clients question whether or not they can receive SSDI after an auto accident. It really depends on the extent of the injuries sustained. SSDI...
Continue ReadingA very major difference between SSDI and SSI is the need to prove your disability in order to receive SSDI benefits. Topics covered in this report include: What is Social Security Disability Insurance? What is Supplemental Security Income? What are the Major Differences Between the Two Benefits Programs? What Does Social Security Look For in Determining Disability? SSI Can...
Continue ReadingThe Differences Between SSDI and SSI in Missouri from Wesley Cottrell The Social Security Administration manages two benefits programs intended for disabled individuals: Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Learn more about the differences between SSDI and SSI in Missouri in this presentation.
Continue ReadingApplying for Social Security Disability benefits can be a very daunting process. In 2010, the approval rate at the initial application stage was only 35%. In Missouri, the rate is a little lower, at 33.6%. In Arkansas, it is a bit higher, at 42.9%. These discouraging statistics lead many clients to ask, are there certain medical conditions that lead...
Continue ReadingThe Social Security Disability program was designed to provide benefits for individuals with severe disabilities, whose physical or mental impairments prevent them from performing gainful work. In administering that program, each state has established what are referred to as Disability Determination Services agencies. These agencies are all 100% federally funded and their decisions are made according to the rules...
Continue ReadingThere is really no way to predict how long it may take for the Social Security Administration to issue a decision on a disability claim. There are many reasons. It can easily take anywhere from 30 days to two years for your benefits to be awarded. Unfortunately, social security programs do not have established deadlines for applications or appeals. ...
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