Not everyone understands how serious migraines can be – often confusing them for mild, treatable headaches. Migraines, however, can last for hours to days with no end in sight. A small pinch in the front or back of the head can lead to a black-out migraine in seconds....
Social Security Disability
What happens during an SSDI benefits reconsideration
There's a reason that some people claim that no one gets approved for Social Security benefits when they first apply. A significant portion of the people who apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) do not get approved after submitting their claims....
SSD claims can be denied if you don’t follow through on treatment
If an injury or illness is making it impossible for you to work, then you are going to need some financial assistance. Social Security Disability (SSD) offers you a lifeline in such circumstances. Through this scheme, you can receive financial support to help with the...
Steps to take after an SSD claim denial
Did you experience an injury or develop an illness that resulted in you being unable to work for 12 months? If so, you may be eligible to receive SSD (Social Security Disability) benefits. Even though SSD benefits are designed to help injured or sick workers, being...
How long does your disability have to last for SSD?
You come down with a serious ailment, perhaps a disease like cancer or something else that is treatable, but that makes it so that you can't work while you're getting that treatment and recovering. Or maybe you've been seriously injured in some fashion, and it's going...
Complete versus incomplete spinal cord injuries
If you suffer a spinal cord injury, there are two basic categories in which this injury is likely to fall. It could either be an incomplete injury or a complete injury. Though it is true that every spinal cord injury is different, it's important to understand which...
Have you worked long enough to qualify for SSDI benefits?
With every paycheck you receive, you make contributions toward Social Security. Eventually, you can receive retirement benefits based on a lifetime of contributions. If you have a serious medical issue that affects your career, you may need to stop working well before...
Why you shouldn’t give up after a first SSD denial
Most people who file for Social Security Disability benefits do not get approved their first time. As many as 70% of applicants for SSI and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), get turned down the first time that they apply. It’s easy to get discouraged and...
Applying for SSDI? Here’s what you need to know
Working throughout our adult lives is a reality that most of us face. It’s nearly impossible to make ends meet, let alone enjoy our lives, if we do not earn a sufficient income. This becomes even more complicated, however, when the work we have been performing results...
What evidence helps claims for SSD based on mental health?
Every time you receive a paycheck, some of the money you earned goes toward Social Security. Most people will make a claim against those contributions later in life when they retire. However, a small number of working adults will find themselves medically unable to...