Some health conditions allow you to qualify for Social Security disability benefits if you have medical proof of a diagnosis and meet certain qualifications for a compassionate allowance. In this way, some disabilities may seem “pre-approved” for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits.
Getting Benefits By Meeting the Criteria in the Blue Book
The Social Security Administration publishes a list...Are Any Disabilities Pre-Approved for Social Security?
Updated June 21, 2024
Some health conditions allow you to qualify for Social Security disability benefits if you have medical proof of a diagnosis and meet certain qualifications for a compassionate allowance. In this way, some disabilities may seem “pre-approved” for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits.
Getting Benefits By Meeting the Criteria in the Blue Book
The Social Security Administration publishes a list...
Some health conditions allow you to qualify for Social Security disability benefits if you have medical proof of a diagnosis and meet certain qualifications for a compassionate allowance. In this way, some disabilities may seem “pre-approved” for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits.
Getting Benefits By Meeting the Criteria in the Blue Book
The Social Security Administration publishes a list...
Many couples ask us what benefits they will lose if they get married. How marriage affects Social Security benefits depends greatly on the type of benefits you receive. Depending on the circumstances, it could have no effect, reduce your monthly payment, or stop your benefits entirely. You will want to ensure you understand the unique effects in your case before your wedding.
In general, getting married should not affect your Social Security Disability Insurance...
A husband and wife can both collect Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) in Pittsburgh. It is also possible — but perhaps less likely — for both to qualify for Supplemental Security Income (SSI).
If you have concerns about how your application for disability benefits could affect your spouse's benefits, Berger and Green is here to help. We can discuss how your application for benefits will be affected by your spouse’s benefits...
A Social Security disability denial can be based on several things, such as:
Your medical records did not tell the full story
You did not meet the medical requirements
You did not meet all the technical qualifications
There was an issue with your application
The Social Security Administration (SSA) denies more than half of all the claims it receives. If it denied your claim, the team from Berger and Green can help you understand why and fight...
No, you cannot get temporary Social Security Disability or SSI benefits. The Social Security Administration (SSA)'s strict criteria make it so that there is no such thing as temporary SSDI or SSI. The SSA nor any of its federal programs provide short-term disability. You can check with your employer about short-term disability insurance you may have and what it covers.
Generally, to qualify for Social Security Disability programs — including Social...