When you're disabled and unable to work, Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is supposed to be a lifeline -- but obtaining the benefits you are owed can actually be very complicated. It's not an easy process. In fact, it's estimated that about two-thirds of...
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What is the Compassionate Allowances List?
Some people who need to file for Social Security Disability Insurance have conditions that are so severe that they likely won’t survive through the application process. Certain conditions are included on a special list maintained by the Social Security Administration....
What next after your Social Security Disability claim is denied?
Not all claims for Social Security benefits are successful. The Social Security Administration (SSA) denies most first-time applicants for various reasons such as mistakes in the paperwork, lack of medical evidence, or if the applicant’s disability is not serious...
Are you worried about your upcoming continuing disability review?
You may have heard about insurance companies hiring private investigators to conduct surveillance on individuals who claim that they are disabled. If the claimants are found not to be disabled, their claim may be denied by the insurer. The Social Security...
3 crucial qualifications for SSDI benefits
Some people carry their own disability insurance. They might have benefits to their employer or have made the decision to invest in as much insurance coverage as possible. However, most people won't have supplemental or secondary disability insurance benefits if they...
What happens at a Social Security Disability hearing?
You filed your Social Security Disability (SSDI) claim in good faith -- and waited. Your claim was denied, so you filed an appeal and waited some more -- only to be denied again. You filed your second appeal, and you finally have a date to appear before an...
3 reasons Social Security Disability Insurance claims fail
The Social Security Administration (SSA) is the government agency that assesses Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) claims. They have a reputation for being difficult. Any government agency that hands out money has to carry out thorough checks before...