Over half of all first-round Social Security Disability claims are denied. In many cases, benefits are denied because of mistakes during the application process. Here are some of the most common and biggest mistakes individuals tend to make while filing for Social Security Disability: Claiming Too Early SSD benefits are permanently reduced if you start...
When it comes to receiving Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits, there are multiple factors that the Social Security Administration (SSA) takes into consideration. The most important factor in determining whether your claim is approved is usually the severity of the disability and how it impacts your ability to work. But age is another important factor....
The Social Security Administration (SSA) provides Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits to Americans who are unable to work due to a physical, medical, or mental disability. While many could potentially qualify to receive benefits under this program; a great deal of confusion surrounds the process—leading to questions on what conditions may qualify, how to apply,...
Even though a previous estimate suggested the program’s trust fund would run out far earlier, a newer report claims Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is expected to remain solvent longer than once predicted. An article detailing the findings contained in the report appears here. In the latest summary released by the Social Security Administration (SSA), the SSDI trust fund will...
The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) and Social Security Administration (SSA) commonly examine social media accounts to determine if recipients are fraudulently claiming Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. An article detailing their review process appears here. Those receiving SSDI benefits—or with claims under review—must be careful with information shared on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter;...
The laws surrounding the application process for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits are a complex web of specific qualifications, harsh deadlines, and tough requirements. Only a small portion of the 60% of new Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) claims that receive an initial denial from the Social Security Administration (SSA) will ever be reversed on appeal or overturned. Reasons for an...
If you have a medical or mental condition that affects your daily life, you’re not alone. Nearly 1 in 5 adults are classified as disabled. But while disabling conditions are relatively common among the adult population, the process of applying for federal disability benefits prevents many from getting the help they need. A recent article in...
As Arkansas Social Security Disability attorneys, one of the issues we often confront is confusion over two federal programs with similar purposes and abbreviations: Social Security Disability Insurance (SSD) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). To make matters more confusing, both of these programs are administered by the Social Security Administration (SSA). To help clear up...
After the housing crash in 2008, the United States went through its worst economic downturn since the 1930s. Suddenly, millions of Americans found themselves unemployed for an extended period. To help alleviate their suffering, Congress enacted emergency measures that increased the maximum number of weeks that a person could collect unemployment benefits—a time limit that...
In 2016 in the United States, nearly 9 million disabled workers received benefits under the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) Social Security Disability Insurance (SSD) program. Of these, approximately 1.2 million were part of families whose other members received SSD benefits on account of the disabled worker. If you are a recently disabled worker, you may...
