Individuals facing long-term health issues may qualify for disability benefits through Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI). However, many wonder if there is an age limit for applying. Understanding the rules for filing...
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Can a SSDI claim be denied due to a substance abuse problem?
Millions of people in the U.S. of all ages and walks of life suffer from substance abuse. Some of them also develop debilitating injuries or illnesses that prevent them from working. These circumstances may or may not be related. A person’s addiction to alcohol and/or...
Both adults and children can be eligible for SSI
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a program designed to offer financial assistance to individuals with insufficient income and those who are differently abled, blind or aged 65 or older. This federal program aims to ensure that individuals with disabilities or...
Qualifying for SSD benefits with legal blindness
The Social Security Administration defines legal blindness as having vision that is uncorrectable to be better than 20/200 or a visual field of 20 degrees or less. Obtaining Social Security Disability benefits due to legal blindness involves meeting specific criteria...
How do I maximize my SSDI?
Around 1 in 4 adults in the US are living with a disability. It is likely that if you have a physical or mental disability that prevents you from working, that you have eligibility for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). However, the amount that the...
How does the SSA evaluate your disability?
If you have a disability that you believe entitles you to SSDI, the SSA must evaluate your condition to make a determination. You have to provide evidence to the SSA that you have an impairment. According to the SSA, you must offer objective medical evidence from an...
What determines how much you receive in SSDI benefits?
When you have a serious disability that prevents you from earning an adequate living, you may decide to apply for Social Security Disability Insurance. The U.S. Social Security Administration has these benefits available for Americans with serious, long-term...
What medical information must you submit when applying for SSDI?
When you apply for Social Security Disability Insurance in Missouri, the likelihood of the U.S. Social Security Administration approving you for benefits depends on a number of factors. Whether you worked long enough in a position covered by Social Security is one...
What is the difference between SSDI and SSI?
When it comes to governmental benefits, Social Security disability insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) helps disabled people who are unable to earn a satisfactory living as a result. These benefits ensure access to essential financial resources, as...
High noise levels may cause hearing loss disabilities
Working in factories or on construction sites may bring a high risk of hearing loss. Jobs requiring blasting or grinding may cause permanent hearing impairment, as noted on the Occupational Health and Safety website. Industrial machines may expose workers to dangerous...