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.
How are Past Due SSD Benefits Calculated?
How are Past Due Social Security Disability Benefits Calculated? When a person applies for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits, it can take a long time to be approved. Because of this,
Common Myths About Social Security Disability Benefits
Debunking Common Myths About Social Security Disability Benefits Many people avoid applying for Social Security Disability benefits because they believe inaccurate information about the process.
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Plans
According to the Council for Disability Awareness, more than one in four of today’s 20-year-olds can expect to be out of work for at least a year because of a disabling condition before they
2022 Cost-of-Living Adjustment for Social Security Recipients.
In 2022, Social Security Disability (SSD), Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Retirement recipients will see an increase in their monthly payments. A COLA or Cost-Of-Living
Do I Need A Lawyer For Social Security Disability In Pennsylvania?
While it is not legally required to have a lawyer for Social Security disability in Pennsylvania, having someone on your side to ensure you have the proper documentation may improve your chances of
What is the SSA 3368 Form?
The Social Security Administration (SSA) provides a form, SSA-3368-BK (SSA 3368), “Disability Report Adult,” for you to use when applying for Social Security disability benefits. The SSA
How Are Payment Dates Chosen for SSDI and SSI?
A common concern many claimants ask Pittsburgh Social Security Disability lawyer is when they will start receiving benefits. The payment dates are chosen differently for Social Security Disability
Can I Get SSI and SSD?
You cannot receive a full SSI benefit and a full SSD benefit for the same month. The amount you receive will be the higher of the two amounts even though when Social Security calculates it, you may
