If you experience chronic migraines, you know that a severe migraine is definitely not “just a headache.” You also understand how profoundly migraines can affect your daily life, turning it into an unpredictable battle. Who knows when a debilitating migraine might force you to miss work, cancel plans, and retreat into a darkened room until the …
SSDI for Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar radiculopathy, more commonly known as sciatica, can be extremely painful and debilitating. When it’s severe enough and expected to last for 12 months or more, it might qualify you for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. However, you must meet all of the criteria before you can receive SSDI for lumbar radiculopathy. Wondering if …
Does MS Qualify for SSDI?
A chronic autoimmune disease, multiple sclerosis (MS) attacks the protective coatings that cover your nerves, interrupting their ability to communicate with your brain. This leads to muscle weakness, coordination problems, fatigue, and other symptoms. If you have been diagnosed with MS, it could impact your ability to engage in work and the activities of daily …
How to Secure SSDI for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis can be debilitating and prevent you from working. If your condition is severe, you might qualify for Social Security disability insurance (SSDI) benefits. To receive SSDI, you’ll need to show that your condition is expected to last 12 or more months and is so severe that you’re unable to perform any work. You …
Does Cancer Qualify for Social Security Disability?
Receiving a cancer diagnosis can be frightening. The National Cancer Institute reports that more than 2 million Americans are diagnosed with cancer each year. In addition to concerns you might have about your treatment and the potential outcomes, a cancer diagnosis can also leave you struggling to meet your financial obligations. Cancer treatment itself can …
Is It Possible to Win SSDI for Chronic Pain Conditions?
Chronic pain can be debilitating and interfere with your ability to work and perform the activities of daily life. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that 24.3 million American adults in the 2023 National Health Survey reported suffering from chronic pain, and 8.5 percent of them experienced chronic pain that interfered …
How to Secure SSDI for a Traumatic Brain Injury
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) happens when you receive a sudden blow or forceful jolt that causes your brain to bounce around inside your skull. This can cause brain hemorrhages, contusions, swelling, or tissue tears. Multiple incidents, including falls, auto accidents, sports injuries, or assaults, can cause TBIs. While most TBIs are relatively minor, moderate …
Winning Strategies to Secure SSDI for Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia can cause debilitating symptoms that might prevent you from working. And if you can’t work because of your symptoms, you might be eligible for disability benefits through the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) programs. These programs are both available through the Social Security Administration (SSA) to provide monetary benefits …
How to Secure SSDI for Neuropathy
Yale Medicine reports that neuropathy affects an estimated 20 million Americans. It’s often associated with other conditions, including cancer, diabetes, and autoimmune disorders. Are you unable to work because of neuropathy? You might qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). Scroll down to learn how to pursue SSDI for neuropathy.
How Do I Get a Social Security Advocate?
Becoming disabled and unable to return to work can be a frightening experience. You might worry about how you will pay for your basic living expenses while also contending with the impacts of your serious injuries or illness. Applying for Social Security disability insurance benefits might provide a financial safety net. If you are thinking …
How to Win Social Security for Neck Injuries
Neck injuries can leave you suffering from debilitating pain and significant financial losses. Depending on the extent and severity of your neck injuries, you might be permanently unable to return to work. After all, most jobs and activities require you to move your neck without pain. If your neck injuries are severe and expected to …
How to Win SSDI for Back Pain
Chronic back pain can be debilitating and interfere with your ability to work or complete routine activities. According to Georgetown University’s Health Policy Institute, an estimated 16 million Americans suffer from chronic back pain severe enough to limit their ability to participate in everyday activities. When the impacts of chronic back pain are severe enough …
Social Security Disability Requirements for Adults
If you have a disability, you’re not alone. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that 70 million U.S. adults have disabilities in 2024. When a working adult’s disabling condition prevents them from returning to their job, they might be eligible for Social Security disability insurance (SSDI), a program established to provide …
Why You Should Hire an Advocate or Attorney for Social Security Benefits
If you have a disability that keeps you from returning to work, you might consider applying for Social Security disability insurance (SSDI). This benefit is available to people who’ve earned enough credits through employment and whose disabilities are severe enough to prevent them from working in any capacity and are expected to last a year …
The Social Security Disability Appeal Process
If you applied for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits and received a denial notice, you’re not alone. The Social Security Administration (SSA) reported that it denied 68.5 percent of initial SSDI applications in 2022, the latest year for which data is available. While initial denials are common, many applicants successfully receive SSDI benefits on …
How to Apply for SSDI
If you’re disabled, and your medical condition prevents you from returning to your job, you might be eligible for Social Security Disability Insurance, or SSDI. The application process can be overwhelming for most people. The Social Security Administration reports that an average of 67 percent of initial SSDI applications were denied by the agency between …
How Does SSDI Work?
Most adults likely do not think about the potential for becoming disabled during their careers. However, the Social Security Administration (SSA) reports that 25 percent of today’s 20-year-olds will suffer disabling conditions severe enough to qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) at some point before they reach retirement age. You might be unable to …
What Documents Do I Need to Apply for Social Security Disability?
If you’ve suffered a disability that prevents you from working, you might be entitled to Social Security disability insurance (SSDI) benefits. These are monthly payments you might receive if you have earned enough work credits and meet the Social Security Administration’s eligibility criteria, which include having a qualifying disability that prevents you from performing substantially …
How to Win a Social Security Disability Appeal
The Social Security Administration may deny your application for Social Security disability insurance (SSDI) even though your disability should make you eligible for benefits. In fact, the majority of initial applications are denied. But you have the right to appeal the decision. The SSA gives four opportunities to appeal its decision. The disability attorneys at …
How to Find a Social Security Disability Lawyer
Becoming disabled and being unable to return to work can be frightening. You might be uncertain about how you will pay your basic living expenses but be physically or mentally unable to earn an income. Social Security disability insurance (SSDI) offers a financial safety net for people who are disabled and no longer able to …