If you participated in the Social Security Disability program and need to file for benefits again, you will want to understand the five-year rule. You may have faster access to benefits than you think. What is the five-year rule? The Social Security Administration...
The Social Security Administration provides benefits to cover a wide range of disorders. This includes immune system disorders, which can affect multiple areas of the body and greatly reduce a person's quality of life. If you experience one or more disorders that...
Obsessive-compulsive disorder can be a debilitating condition that affects many aspects of life. The Social Security Disability Insurance program recognizes severe OCD as a disability. However, qualifying for benefits is not automatic and depends on certain criteria....
An ongoing mental state that affects an individual’s emotional well-being and ability to function may qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance. Although the term “nervous breakdown” does not serve as a clinical diagnosis, the Cleveland Clinic describes it as a...
Receiving Social Security Disability Insurance benefits can provide needed financial support for individuals with disabilities. However, many recipients wonder if they can still work while receiving SSDI. The answer is yes, you can work while receiving SSDI, but you...
Several years ago, the Social Security Administration changed the rules regarding the submission of evidence for disability claims cases. Known as the “all-evidence ruling,” Social Security Disability applications received clarification on the nature and timeline of...
When it comes to Social Security Disability Insurance, there are many myths and misconceptions that circulate widely. These can lead to confusion and can even deter people from applying for the benefits they rightfully deserve. The Social Security Disability Insurance...
Applying for Social Security disability benefits can present challenges. Unfortunately, Social Security denies many applicants benefits, even those with a legitimate claim. If Social Security has denied your disability application, it is important to know your...
Many people associate insomnia with a mild disorder that might marginally impact a person's quality of life. In some situations, though, insomnia becomes more severe and could result in the inability to hold down a job. The connection between insomnia and mental...
Many older adults living in California receive Supplemental Security Income from the U.S. Social Security Administration. Qualifying for these monthly payments as an older adult requires proving limited income and the payments seek to make day-to-day life more...
