A chronic medical or mental health condition that prevents you from working need not become a cause of financial hardship. Whether you are an employee working for someone or earn an income through self-employment, the payroll taxes that you paid while working contributed toward funding the Social Security Disability Insurance program administered by the Social […]

Social Security disability insurance. SSD is a government benefit that you earn by working and contributing to it through the payment of payroll taxes. It pays monthly benefits to people suffering from chronic physical or mental conditions that cause them to be disabled and unable to work. It is estimated that one in three people […]

If you are disabled and unable to work, Social Security disability insurance is a program through the Social Security Administration that provides monthly payments. The application process can be challenging and may result in a denial of the claim, which is the reason people find it beneficial to consult with a disability advocate at London […]

Applying for and waiting to have your Social Security Disability (SSD) claim processed can be frustrating because the process seems to move slowly and take more time than you would expect. Most applicants have urgent needs and are under pressure to pay bills for their families. The bills don’t stop just because someone’s become disabled. […]

An adverse decision from Social Security can, to put it mildly, be stressful. Whether a denial of an application for benefits or a decision that you no longer qualify for Social Security disability, it could mean financial hardship for you and your family. As experienced disability advocates who have successfully helped many people who were […]

When a medical condition causes a disability that prevents you from continuing to work and earn a living, an application to Social Security for disability benefits may offer the financial lifeline you need to support yourself and your family. If you discover that your medical condition and disability have gotten worse or that the monthly […]

The Social Security Administration has two separate programs to provide financial assistance for someone who is disabled and unable to work. The Social Security disability insurance and Supplemental Security Income programs differ in many ways, including what happens to the Social Security disability benefits when you reach retirement age. Benefits paid through the Social Security […]

According to the rules and regulations of the Social Security Administration, an illness, disease, or condition qualifies for Social Security Disability benefits when it meets this description: A medically discernable physical or mental impairment (or a combination of them) must be severe enough that a worker can’t engage in any substantial gainful activity, and the […]

Getting approved to receive Social Security Disability benefits can be a long and anxiety-filled process. Now that you won your claim, let us look at some topics you need to be aware of to make sure you maximize your benefits and avoid mistakes that might jeopardize your continued SSDI payments. When will I get my […]