Social Security disability benefits must be able to cover your basic needs and living expenses. Accordingly, the initial amount of benefits you receive might no longer be sufficient if your life changes in some way. In this case, your benefits could increase based on...
When you apply for disability benefits, the Social Security Administration will want to see the medical records that back up your claim. Providing the SSA with complete medical information about your physical or mental impairment will help to move your claim along in...
The thought of never returning to work after a serious injury can be disheartening. If you believe you can recover enough of your health to be a productive member of the work force once again, Social Security may provide a means to help you through a Plan to Achieve...
If you face denial of Social Security benefits for your disability, you may not have to accept the rejection. There is an appeals process. The Social Security Administration explains the four stages of the appeals process as reconsideration, administrative law judge...
When you think of disability benefits, you likely assume that to only refer to financial assistance provided to adults in California whose disabling conditions do not allow them to work. Yet while you may be able to work to support yourself, as the parent of a child...
Degenerative disc disease is one of the most common causes of disability in the United States. This condition is a type of arthritis in which wear and tear affect the cartilage of the spine, causing back pain and loss of mobility. Review the symptoms of DDD and...
Social Security Disability Insurance exists to help you and others get by if you have a condition or disability that keeps you from earning a living on your own. At some point, though, you may have a desire or ability to start supporting yourself again. If you are...
The Social Security Administration uses the Blue Book to outline which conditions qualify individuals for disability benefits. Section 12 of this book details the circumstances and types of mental disorders that qualify claimants. Knowing the types of eligible...
Getting an approval for your application for Social Security Disability benefits is not always easy. In fact, many people who apply for benefits get a denial the first time. According to The Hill, there is a proposal that could make it even more difficult for older...
To qualify for Supplemental Social Security Income benefits, you must meet income requirements. One of those is showing you do not have substantial gainful activity. The Social Security Administration explains that substantial gainful activity is a threshold for work...
