According to the Social Security Administration (SSA), applicants must provide certain documentation and information when applying for disability benefits. This information allows administrators to determine whether a person meets the criteria for receiving benefits....
How does the SSA decide if someone is disabled?
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has a very specific process used to determine disability. It is through this process that they make decisions regarding you and the medical condition that limits you from working. It is important for applicants to understand...
Can I get disability for migraines?
Migraines have a stigma attached that they are just headaches, when in fact, headache is one of several symptoms. According to The Journal of Headache and Pain, migraine is the second among the world’s disabilities and first among young women. Do you have migraines?...
Requirements to apply for disability benefits online
If you are thinking about applying for disability benefits, it is important to go over all of your options and take steps to simplify the application process and increase your odds of approval. Many people have the option to apply for disability benefits online, which...
Veterans may be eligible for SSDI and VA disability benefits
Because the U.S. government has set up programs and benefits for military service members through the Department of Veterans Affairs, they may not think about whether they qualify for additional benefits. Receiving VA disability benefits does not keep someone from...
Does your trauma disorder qualify for benefits?
When people think about Social Security disability benefits, they often think about physical injuries or health issues. But did you know that mental health disorders can also qualify for the aid of disability benefits? In specific, there are different categories of...
How the U.S. Social Security Administration defines “disability”
When you have an injury, illness or disability that prevents you from making enough to support yourself, you may decide to apply for Social Security Disability Insurance from the U.S. Social Security Administration. The process is sometimes long and complex. However,...
SSDI and psoriatic arthritis
If you have psoriatic arthritis, you already know how painful flare-ups can be. Even though you may go for long stretches of time with few symptoms, if any at all, the unpredictability of this condition can still prevent you from maintaining gainful employment. ...
3 factors that impact how much you might receive through SSDI
If you are no longer able to work due to a disabling physical injury, long-term illness or mental health issue, you may be able to receive Social Security Disability Insurance benefits to help you and your family cope financially. Your eligibility for SSDI payments...
Qualifying for Social Security Disability due to anxiety
Most people in Missouri might say that every American adult deals with a certain bit of anxiety due to the many responsibilities stemming from everyday life. For this reason, claims that a person's anxiety impedes them from successfully managing their daily routine...
