You should apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and/or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) as soon as you suffer an impairment that prevents you from working. This is important because it can take a significant amount of time to get your benefits started, even if you receive approval of your initial claim. Expect to Wait … Read More »
What Kind of Evidence Is Used to Evaluate and Decide My Disability Benefit Claim?
Posted On: August 31, 2018 | Categorized as:The kind of evidence used to evaluate and decide your disability benefit claim includes medical evidence and information related to your work history and vocational qualifications. Under the Code of Federal Regulations § 404.1529, the Social Security Administration (SSA) must have “objective medical evidence from an acceptable medical source” to prove you suffer from an … Read More »
If I Am Approved For SSDI, Will My Child Or Children Get Benefits?
Posted On: August 31, 2018 | Categorized as:If you are approved for SSDI, your child or children may get benefits. When you qualify, your children will also be eligible in many cases. The benefit amount available to your children will depend on how much you paid in, your benefit amount, and the number of qualifying family members you have. If you have … Read More »
How Do Military Retirement or VA Disability Benefits Affect Eligibility for Social Security Disability Insurance?
Posted On: July 31, 2018 | Categorized as:If you receive military retirement benefits or veterans benefits from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), you might qualify for disability benefits from the Social Security Administration (SSA). Getting military retirement or VA disability benefits does not affect eligibility for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). On the other hand, having a disability that meets the VA’s … Read More »
How Do I Check the Status on a Disability Claim or Case?
Posted On: July 31, 2018 | Categorized as:You can check the status on a disability claim or case in several ways, including online, over the phone, or at your local field office. Most people want to check the status of their case because of how long it takes to get a decision on a claim for disability benefits. In general, it can take … Read More »
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