Social Security is a way for millions of Americans to get financial assistance if they are disabled. However, it is estimated that the Social Security Administration rejects about 57 percent of the applications received in New York. If your application is rejected, there is an…
What is a compassionate allowance and how can it help me? Social Security benefits provide much needed financial assistance to individuals with certain medical conditions that limit their ability to work. While SSDI benefits can be life changing, applying for and receiving benefits is often…
Am I eligible to receive SSDI if I have epilepsy? Epilepsy is a serious condition that impacts an estimated three million people each year. Individuals with epilepsy may suffer seizures during the day or while asleep. Their severity and intensity vary depending on the patient.…
There are many minor mental conditions that may not interfere with one’s ability to earn a living, particularly now that there are so many medications available to treat mild anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorders and other mental health problems. Nonetheless, severe psychiatric or developmental conditions often…
Once I have qualified for Social Security Disability do I remain qualified for the rest of my life? The process of applying for Social Security Disability is a complicated, time-consuming one. It would be nice if once the government has determined you to be deserving…
What is being done to restore Social Security cost of living adjustments? Before the 2016 election, Congressional lawmakers were said to be considering a measure, the Seniors and Veterans Emergency (SAVE) Act, to assist social security beneficiaries who were denied cost of living adjustments (COLA)…
Who is eligible for Civil Service Retirement Disability? If you believe you are entitled to Civil Service Retirement Disability from the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS), you will have to provide your employing agency with documents supporting your claims of medical disability. Be prepared for…
What do I have to do in order to receive SSD for my PTSD? The modern world — with its superabundance of wars, terrorist attacks, and natural catastrophes — creates an environment in which cases of PTSD are all too common. Veterans, victims of attacks,…
How will procedural changes affect individuals applying for SSDI? For those who become disabled, making ends meet can be an ordeal. And waiting for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits to be approved is another obstacle for those already coping with serious injuries or illnesses. Currently…
What can you do to reduce the chances of an SSDI denial? Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is a benefit provided by the government to those that are unable to engage in any substantial gainful activity due to an impairment or illness. That is, make…
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