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The Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) application process can be long and tedious. This is all the more reason to find out as much as possible about it and any

People going through bariatric surgery do this to improve their morbid obesity. Once the Social Security Administration finds that your condition has improved, they are likely to terminate disability benefits.

Luckily, the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program does offer benefits to individuals with obesity. It evaluates obesity based on the functional limitations it causes.

Yes, they can. As long as they fulfill the requirements of the SDI program and have paid into the program through their payroll taxes, government employees can be eligible for State Disability Insurance programs.

Yes, it is possible to receive Social Security Disability Insurance benefits along with retirement pensions, but there are some important considerations to keep in mind. When you reach Full Retirement Age (FRA), you cannot receive both full SSDI benefits and full retirement benefits simultaneously.

The vast majority of people who apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) get a rejection. Luckily, applicants can challenge the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) decision through their appeals process. 

Chronic illnesses, which are medical conditions that persist for a long period, can indeed qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). Many of these illnesses can be debilitating, significantly impacting

The application process for Social Security Disability benefits is notoriously long. Apart from that, there is a mandatory five-month waiting period that may be pretty complex to understand for new

Getting a job can be difficult for disabled people, and when they do get one, they sometimes face a host of problems at the workplace. In order to ensure the

Many people find it difficult to navigate the Social Security benefits system. For example, many who wish to apply for Social Security’s Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program may not know

If you’re navigating the SSDI process for rare diseases, the SSA has two initiatives in place that can facilitate SSDI benefits even if the applicant’s condition is not listed in its Listing of Impairments. These two initiatives are the medical-vocational allowance and the compassionate allowance program.

Maximizing your Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefit amount can enhance your back pay, which is essentially your past-due SSDI benefits. Factors like the strength of your medical evidence and your work credits can impact this.

There is a lot of confusion about Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and private disability insurance, with some wrongfully assuming that both are the same. So, how does one differentiate

Disabled children may qualify for SSI. Parents’ income is factored in, but not all is counted. Benefits can also be based on a parent’s Social Security record. A child can get up to 50% of the parent’s benefit. The parental allowance for one parent is $914; for two, it’s $1,371.

You can maximize your SSDI benefits through a Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA), obtaining spousal benefits based on your record, filing as soon as possible, taking up a part-time job that falls under the substantial gainful activity (SGA) limit, and applying for back pay.

If your health has improved or you have started working again, the Social Security Administration can reconsider your claim and terminate your benefits. They may also terminate your benefits for a variety of other reasons, like in the case of non-cooperation.

Vocational experts play a pivotal role during the ALJ hearing. They provide expert opinions on the claimant’s occupational abilities based on their medical conditions, educational background, work history, and age. Their testimony can significantly influence the judge’s decision.

As a veteran, if you’re disabled, you may qualify for the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program, provided you meet certain work history requirements. Receiving Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits doesn’t disqualify you from other programs. You can receive SSDI benefits in addition to your VA benefits.

Neurological disorders, which are characterized by impairments to the brain, spinal cord, and other nerves throughout the body, can present significant challenges to those affected. The journey of living with

SSDI is inflation-adjusted via the Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA). Each year, the Social Security Administration determines if the next year’s benefit will include a COLA, ensuring the purchasing power of benefits isn’t eroded by inflation. The 2023 COLA increased the average benefit by $146.