Blog: Social Security Disability - Page 13

One of the major reasons that disabled individuals don't get approved for Social Security Disability benefits is because of their work history. SSD is financed by employer and wage contributions, so when your case is evaluated, your employment records are important. When you work at a job that pays into Social Security, a portion of every paycheck is retained by the government and put towards the SSA. The amounts paid into Social Security...

If you have a mental illness that interferes with your daily life and prohibits you from working, there is help available. You can qualify for the same Social Security Disability benefits as someone with a physical disability.

If you are disabled, you may have heard about Social Security Disability benefits. SSD is a program run by the government through the Social Security administration. It seeks to provide benefits for individuals who are so severely disabled that they are unable to work for a long period of time.

If you are a veteran or wounded warrior, you may be eligible to have your Social Security Disability (SSD) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) claim expedited. Benefits offered through the Social Security Administration (SSA) however, are different from those through the Department of Veteran's Affairs.

For veterans to have their Social Security disability claim expedited, they must have been a military service member who either became...

On November 14, 2011, the U.S. Senate passed Senate Resolution 199 (SR 199): "A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of Crohn's and Colitis Awareness Week, December 1-7."

The Senate Resolution 199, expresses appreciation to the family members and caregivers who support people in the United States living with Crohn's...