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SSDI is fairly hard to get. This is because it has a very strict set of requirements that must be satisfied in order to be approved for these benefits. In fact, the vast majority of people who apply for benefits get denied in the initial stage of the review process. 

Becoming disabled can be devastating for most people. It can be difficult to figure out the complexities of Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) while going through such a hard time.

Well, yes, you absolutely can. Although there are no specific SSDI programs for dependents, they do nonetheless receive benefits from someone else’s tax returns. Additionally, if you are an SSDI beneficiary with dependents, your dependents may also be eligible for benefits.

Being notified of an upcoming disability review might make you worry and fill you with questions. That’s not necessarily bad since being prepared for your disability review will increase your

Your Social Security disability payments automatically convert to retirement benefits after you reach full retirement age. However, do keep in mind that you cannot receive both Social Security Disability and retirement benefits simultaneously unless you choose to retire early.

An upcoming disability interview can be daunting for most individuals. It is difficult to gauge exactly what to say, how to say it, and what to avoid mentioning. In this

The Social Security Administration (SSA) conducts Continuing Disability Reviews (CDRs) to ensure beneficiaries are still entitled to Social Security Disability benefits. We know that CDRs happen at intervals predetermined by

The disability judge may ask you trick questions when he or she finds discrepancies in your claims and medical records. These questions are intended to cross-examine you. They mainly relate to your mental and physical health and living arrangements.

SSA may discontinue your disability benefits if they find that: (1) your medical condition has improved; (2) you’ve returned to work; (3) your volunteer work falls under substantial gainful activity (SGA); (4) you’ve been imprisoned.

Disability benefits can be a source of relief for many people who cannot stay employed because of their medical conditions. Unfortunately, approximately 65-70% of the initial applications are rejected. So,

Your SSDI benefits can be increased by: (1) working 35 years minimum; (2) signing up for spousal benefits; (3) signing up for dependent benefits; (4) monitoring your income; (5) cost of living adjustment, and (6) recalculation of disability benefits.

Work mostly performed while seated is defined as “Sedentary Work” by the Social Security Administration (“SSA”). This category of work entails lifting at most 10 pounds at any given time.

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is a federally-funded program for people who are disabled and unable to retain employment. You may have heard about how difficult it is to be

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is a federally funded program managed by the Social Security Disability Administration (SSA) for people whose disability prevents them from working. The SSA uses different

You and your loved ones may go through a difficult time when you are diagnosed with a disability. What if you have a long-term disability (“LTD”) claim through a private

You cannot opt out of Part A coverage while receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) unless you are willing to repay all of the SSDI payments that you have received, which means that you will most likely be required to keep it even if there is coverage available through an employer insurance policy held by a spouse. You can drop your Part B coverage if your employer provides it.

Questions asked at a hearing are related to personal background, education qualifications, employment history, activity limitations related to physical capacity, activity levels related to mental capacity, and medical history.

If you continue to meet the requirements for disability, your Social Security Disability benefits will remain payable. If you are still disabled, when you reach full retirement age, your retirement benefits will start, and your SSDI benefits will end. In other words, your SSDI benefits become retirement benefits from Social Security.

If you’re receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits, you might think you will continue to do so forever. But that may not be true.

The good news is that you may be eligible to receive your pension earlier if you suddenly get disabled or are not able to work, and it’s expected that you won’t be capable of going back to work.