As mentioned previously on this blog, there are certain requirements that must be met in order to receive Social Security disability benefits. The medical requirements have been mentioned in previous posts on this blog. Today's post will focus on the requirement of...
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Though an SSD appeal may be delayed, success is possible
Texas residents whose Social Security disability benefits claim has been denied and are awaiting an appeal should take heart from the fact that they are not alone in this boat -- there are more than one million people currently awaiting an administrative hearing in...
Understand the medical requirements to receive SSD benefits
When you spend your day working hard at your job so you can remain independent and provide for your family's financial needs, it comes as a shock when an injury or illness renders you unable to work anymore. This is especially true if you then have to rely on others...
Social Security Disability covers an array of conditions
For decades, the United States Social Security Administration has been helping disabled Americans through two programs designed to provide financial relief for those who are unable to work. The Social Security Disability Insurance, or SSDI, program takes a portion of...
What is a disability under SSD?
Even though individuals across the country pride themselves on working hard at their jobs to support their families and retain their independence, there are certain medical conditions that can prevent them from working at their full potential. Whether it is due to a...
Appeal a SSD denial with legal help
As mentioned previously on this blog, there are various reasons a Social Security benefits claim is denied and more often than not, the first application is denied. However, it is important to keep in mind that just because the application has been denied does not...
Why has my social security claim been denied?
According to the Social Security Administration, the sad reality is that one in four adult 20-year-old workers have the chance of becoming disabled before they reach retirement age. This means even though we don't like to think about disability and how it may affect...
What if my SSD benefits are up for review?
Texans who have been approved for and are receiving Social Security disability benefits should be aware that the SSD benefits will not be provided indefinitely and there will be periodic reviews of the case. This is to make certain that the illness, condition...
Social Security benefits for disabled children
A person in Texas can become disabled at any age. In some cases, a person is born with a disability; in other cases, a person may develop a disability later in life. Regardless of when it develops, a disability can prove to be a preventative factor in a person's...
Comparing SSD benefits to private disability insurance
There are many questions and complexities that can arise when looking at Social Security disability cases. In general, if you have worked, and therefore paid enough money into the Social Security system over a certain amount of time, you may qualify for SSD benefits...