How does the SSA define disability?

The Federal Government Shutdown is a concern to many of our clients. According to the Social Security Administration, Social Security Disability and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) checks will not

The Vital Role of a Representative Payee For individuals facing the challenges of a disability, managing finances can become a complex and overwhelming task. In such cases, the role of a

When you become unable to work due to an illness, injury, or other impairment, you may qualify for benefits from the Social Security Administration. While there are many similarities between the

One of the major reasons that disabled individuals don't get approved for Social Security Disability benefits is because of their work history. SSD is financed by employer and wage contributions, so

No, the Social Security Administration (SSA) does not deny everyone the first time they apply. However, it does initially deny nearly two-thirds of all Social Security disability applications. While

Receiving retirement benefits can impact the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits you draw from the Social Security Administration

If your doctor just makes a statement that you are disabled that is generally not enough for you to qualify for Social Security Disability benefits or SSI. What happens is Social Security evaluates

Your Social Security claims representative will likely be the first person you come into contact with during the disability benefits application process. They will serve as the “face”