Many people rely on Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) for financial stability when a medical condition prevents them from working. However, obtaining these benefits can be difficult when the Social Security Administration (SSA) denies a claim. They may do so...
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The role of the residual functional capacity for your SSDI claim
Experiencing a loss of income due to a disability can be stressful. It can be tough when you're unsure where to turn for financial assistance. Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) may help when you can't work due to a disabling condition. However, qualifying...
When psoriasis affects work, SSDI benefits may offer relief
Every day, you face the unseen struggles of psoriasis. Far from what others think, psoriasis is not just an itchy skin rash. It means sleepless nights, relentless discomfort, restricted movement or even bleeding through clothes. These challenges can sap your strength,...
Do you need work experience to qualify for disability benefits?
If you're unable to work due to a disability, Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) could provide you with financial assistance until you reach retirement age. To tap into this benefit, you need work credits, which are measures of your contribution to the Social...
The importance of work credits for SSDI benefits eligibility
When it comes to being eligible for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), understanding the role of “work credits” is important. These work credits come from your yearly job wages or self-employed income. The credits serve as a measure of your contribution to...
Does my mental disability qualify me for SSDI?
As of 2021, the Social Security Administration reported 9.2 million people received Social Security Disability benefits. Some of these people qualified due to a mental disability. To determine if your mental disability qualifies you for SSDI, it is essential to...
If I qualify for SSDI, can my child get benefits too?
Having a disability can be hard on you and your family. There's no question that your standard of living can become more expensive, so it’s natural to worry about how you can continue to support your children. But if you’ve worked long enough to qualify for SSDI...
What vision impairments qualify for SSDI benefits?
Social Security provides various benefits for impairments affecting an individual's ability to work. Some conditions might not qualify based on specific rules set by the agency. However, certain health problems could have symptoms that significantly affect workers and...
Here is how SSDI works differently if you are 50 or older
Americans are living longer than ever. For many of us, that means working later in life than our parents and grandparents did. It is no longer unusual for people in San Diego to keep working into their 60s and 70s. A combination of need and desire to keep earning an...
Avoid these common disability claim mistakes
You don’t need us to tell you that it’s hard to live with a disability. Your physical limitations may make your everyday activities difficult, if not impossible, and your inability to work can render it hard to get by on a day-to-day basis, let alone cover the medical...