It is possible to get Social Security Disability without a lawyer. You have a right to legal representation to handle your case, whether you are initially applying for benefits or are appealing a denial you received. An attorney may help you through the application process and the appeals process. They offer legal services that may allow you to focus on your overall health and well-being instead of applying or appealing to the Social Security Administration. Your...
When you get Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), you may get Medicare. SSDI is funded through your payroll taxes and is available if you worked a certain number of years and contribute to Social Security. According to the Social Security Administration (SSA), to receive SSDI, you must be younger than full retirement age and have earned a designed amount...
If you are disabled after an accident, you can work under some circumstances and still receive Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits. In fact, Social Security provides work incentives and programs that can help you work if you need a job.
However, you could see reduced benefits based on your income. A 
You may be eligible to collect Social Security Disability benefits if you have a physical or psychological condition that prevents you from working. These conditions are outlined by the Social Security Administration (SSA) in what is referred to as the “Blue Book.” In this document, the SSA outlines what conditions qualify as a disability and provide additional...
You can still potentially receive Social Security disability benefits without ever seeing a doctor, yet, it will likely be difficult. The Social Security Administration (SSA) follows a step-by-step process to determine if you are disabled. Part of that process is matching your condition with the SSA’s list of medical conditions. To prove that you are suffering from a specific...
