Does mental illness qualify someone to receive SSD?
Mental illness qualifies a person to receive Social Security Disability benefits just as a physical disability does. What you have to show is that your mental illness is so severe that it keeps you from working for at least 12 months.
Challenging SSD Denials for Mental Health Conditions
The process to obtain Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits for individuals with mental health conditions can be discouraging. The process is
Getting SSD or SSI for Mental Health Conditions: What Evidence Is Needed
The Social Security Disability (SSD) program is a lifeline for individuals who are unable to work due to disabilities. While
Navigating the Appeals Process in Pennsylvania for Social Security Disability Claims
The Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program provides critical support for individuals who are unable
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
You could receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI), in addition to Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), if you meet the qualifications for both programs. Because SSDI qualifies as unearned
There is little you can do to increase your Social Security Disability payment in Ohio. While you can work while receiving benefits, if you exceed a certain number of hours or make too much money, the
Work and Receive Benefits?
To be eligible for Social Security Disability benefits you must be unable to engage in Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA). In 2013, the monthly amount the SSA
If you are trying to get disability benefits like Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI), you probably have heard of disability lawyers, but you might not