Depression may disrupt sleeping, memory, eating and other basic functions and be as disruptive as physical conditions. This mood disorder may qualify for Social Security disability benefits if certain requirements are met. Social Security requirements The Social...
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Concurrent benefits under SSI and SSDI
Many people require the assistance of SSI and SSDI to pay their bills and live a healthy, happy life. They are two different programs with different requirements to qualify for benefits. But for some, they will meet the requirements of both programs and may be...
Eligibility for concurrent SSDI and SSI benefits
Two Social Security programs provide benefits to people with disabilities. Sometimes, people can simultaneously qualify for benefits under its Social Security Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income programs. SSDI and SSI To receive SSDI and SSI...
Social Security provides benefits for disabled individuals
Social Security pays benefits to people who are unable to work due to a disability. Disability is defined as a medical condition that is expected to last at least one year or result in death. Application If a person becomes disabled, it is helpful to apply for...
Top 5 Reasons Social Security Disability Is Denied
Millions of social security disability applications are sent in each year. Do you know that only about 30% of those applications are approved upon the initial request? Why are so many people denied social security disability on their first attempt? Let’s take a look...
Social Security Disability Approval
If you’ve gone through the procedures of applying for Social Security disability benefits and you’re one of the 201,820 people who were approved for social security disability benefits in the third quarter of 2017, you might be wondering what happens next. If you’ve...
Checking the Status of Your Social Security Disability
Applying for Social Security Disability can be a daunting and exhausting task. Once you have completed the application process, it can take time for your local Social Security office to review your claim. Waiting for the Disability Determination Services (DDS) to...
What to do when your social security benefits are denied?
There are many reasons why the Social Security Administration (SSA) may initially deny your application for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI). If this happens, you should not give up. We have some tips for how you can...