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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
