Assistance Options For The Disabled: Where to Begin?

Are you thinking about filing a Disability claim, but don’t have a clue where to start? Take a look at these three Disability programs and see what might be right for you. Our Disability primer will help illuminate your options and help you see where you fit in.

  • Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) claims:This program provides income to individuals who are unable to be gainfully employed because of their disabilities. If you have been employed regularly in the past, but your disability now prevents you from working, SSDI might be the program for you. The amount of money that is dispensed each month is based on how much the disabled person paid in or earned in the past, and is reflected in the amount listed in the claimant’s Social Security earnings record. SSDI, in some cases also provides auxiliary benefits to the dependents of the applicant.
  • Supplemental Security Income (SSI) claims: This program provides financial assistance to disabled, low-income individuals regardless of past work history. It is designed to help disabled, elderly and blind people, and in some cases their children or caregivers, meet their basic living expenses. To qualify, a person must have little to no income or assets and be unable to work because of their disability.
  • Veterans Administration (VA) Disability claims: This program is designed to assist U.S. military veterans who became disabled because of a service-related injury, illness or mental condition, or who otherwise became disabled because of their military service. The amount of financial compensation a veteran will receive is a factor of the severity of the disability and the number of dependents the applicant has.If you are disabled, cannot work, and can’t meet your basic financial needs, then you might be eligible for one of these programs. The complex web of government bureaucracy couple with the vast network of options available can make taking the first step very confusing. London Eligibility can significantly simplify the process for you. Give us a call and we’ll have a chat about how we can help make your life easier.