Blog: Social Security Disability - Page 8

Will My Children Receive Benefits If I am Approved Disability Benefits?

If you have been found disabled by the Social Security Administration (SSA) and are approved disability benefits, your children may also qualify.

Eligible children include your biological child, adopted child or stepchild. A grandchild who is also your legal dependent can also qualify. 

First Time SSD Applicants: What You Need to Know

Applying for disability benefits can be overwhelming, especially if it is your first time.

There are strict deadlines to meet, paperwork to be submitted and medical records to be collected.

Living with a disability can be hard enough, applying for disability benefits should not be.

Here at Berger and Green we have handled...

Common SSD Application Mistakes: Waiting too Long to Apply

Most people believe there is a requirement that you must be off work for at least six months to one year before you can apply for or collect Social Security disability benefits. This is false. You can apply for disability as soon as you...

Why Appealing Your SSD Decision is Important

When a person is denied from their SSD or SSI application, a reconsideration request must be filed. 

It is very common for people to be denied at both the application and reconsideration level. Do not let this discourage you. 

Approval at a hearing...

Words to Know When Applying for Disability Benefits

If you cannot continue working due to a disabling physical or mental condition, you may be eligible for Social Security Disability benefits. 

It is important to know that the Social...