It is important to know, not everyone receives the same size disability check. The amount you receive is based on your average lifetime earnings. Calculating SSD Payments You may recall receiving a letter from the Social Security Administration around your birthday each year. This letter includes a summary of your lifetime earnings and your estimated …
Generally, if your application for Social Security Disability (SSD) is approved, you must wait five months after the onset date of your disability before you can receive your first SSD benefit payment. The Social Security Administration (SSA) will pay your first benefit the sixth full month after the date they found your disability began. However, …
If you have been diagnosed with a mental health disorder, and it affects your ability to work, it is important to know you have options. The Social Security Administration (SSA) does award disability benefits to individuals with mental health disorders. To be awarded benefits, an individual must meet the Social Security Administration’s strict definition of …
If you are unable to work due to a disability, you might be entitled to disability benefits. However, recovering these benefits is not simple. It may be easy to prove your work history and income, but it is often more difficult to prove you suffer from a health condition that impairs your ability to work …
When you become disabled and unable to work, you may have a lot of questions as to what benefits are available to you. Fortunately, you have some options. The Social Security Administration (SSA) provides several types of benefits to individuals who are physically or mentally unable to work and need income. This includes Social Security …
