Hearing loss makes communication difficult and work sites hazardous for individuals. As a result, some people can not perform their jobs and may consider Social Security Disability Insurance, or SSDI, as supplemental income. The National Institute for Deafness and...
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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...
How the reconsideration stage works in the SSDI appeals process
Many Missouri residents who apply for Social Security Disability Benefits through the U.S. Social Security Administration have their applications denied. If you find yourself among those who received denials after submitting SSDI claims, try not to feel frustrated....
Spinal disc damage may qualify for SSDI
Missouri residents often perform job tasks that involve repeated lifting and twisting. If you experience back pain after years of doing the same type of work and it impairs your mobility, you may qualify for Social Security disability benefits. Johns Hopkins Medicine...
How may I earn Social Security credits for SSDI?
Some individuals may believe that the Social Security Administration sends monthly payments for having a disability. You must first, however, apply and qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance. As noted on the GoBankingRates.com website, by working and earning...
Will returning to work jeopardize your SSDI benefits?
Receiving SSDI can provide critical support as you navigate the complexities of your disability. Being unable to work can complicate your financial situation and SSDI may alleviate some of your stress. When you reach a point in your recovery where you consider...
Can anything fast-track an SSDI claim?
When you have a disability, illness or condition that is serious enough that it keeps you from making a living, you may look to the government to help you. Social Security Disability Insurance is a type of benefit available to those who have certain particularly...
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...
Could selling off my assets endanger my SSI benefits?
Receiving Supplemental Security Income may give you the financial assistance you need when you are not able to work. You want to be careful not to take any actions that would endanger the approval of your SSI or cause Social Security to revoke your benefits. This may...
How does the SSA decide if you qualify for disability benefits?
The path to Social Security disability benefits is a lengthy and complex one, with several factors affecting everything from your eligibility to how much and for long you will receive benefits. If you sustain a disability that renders you unable to work, it is...