During Depression Awareness and Education Month, we want to do our part to help those living with depression and anxiety educate themselves about Social Security Disability benefits. One of the goals of Depression Awareness and Education month is to increase depression awareness and to reduce the stigma associated with depression and anxiety. If you or […]
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Are There People on Social Security Disability for Depression?
When you are determining whether or not you are eligible for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits due to depression, it is best to start by revisiting Social Security’s definition of a qualifying disability.
Does Major Depressive Disorder Qualify for Social Security Disability?
Major depressive disorder is one of the most common medical impairments we encounter when dealing with Social Security Disability claims. While there are many types of depressions that vary in terms of their severity and impact on your life, major depressive disorder is known to fundamentally disrupt a person’s everyday life. This makes it difficult […]
Fibromyalgia Symptoms and Social Security Disability
Fibromyalgia is a disorder characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain accompanied by fatigue, sleep, memory, and mood issues. While not everyone’s symptoms are similar, individuals living with severe fibromyalgia symptoms may be eligible for Social Security Disability benefits. What is Fibromyalgia? Researchers believe fibromyalgia exaggerates painful sensations by affecting the way your brain and spinal cord […]
What Happens During a Social Security Disability Consultative Exam?
When claimants receive a request for a Social Security Disability consultative exam, many do not know what to expect or how to prepare. Claimants applying for both the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) programs may need to take a Social Security Disability consultative exam. And, while receiving the request may […]
What Are the Most Common Medical Conditions Approved for Disability Claims?
The Social Security Administration (SSA) captures comprehensive data on disability claims, including the most common medical conditions associated with approved disability claims. Knowing which medical conditions are commonly approved is a helpful way to determine if you have a legitimate claim. Before we begin, we’d like to remind you that there are many reasons a […]
Can I Get Disability for Long-Haul Covid-19 Symptoms?
Last year, we wrote a blog post about whether individuals diagnosed with Covid-19 qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). Now that a year has passed and we know more about the long-term impacts of the disease, we wanted to update you on disability qualifications relating to Covid-19. For the purposes of this blog post, we’re going […]
What Are FICA Taxes and How Do They Relate to Social Security?
One reason people avoid using or claiming their disability benefits when they can no longer work is because they don’t understand how the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program is funded. SSDI is not a “free ride” for individuals who use it. SSDI is a federal insurance program that you pay into over time along […]
How to Get Disability for Mental Health
People with mental health conditions that prevent them from working may be eligible to apply for the federal Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) programs. Let’s take a closer look. To have a successful disability claim, you do not have to have a specific medical condition. Instead, the Social Security Administration […]
What Conditions Qualify for Disability?
One of the most common questions people may ask their social security disability attorney is, “What conditions qualify for disability insurance (ssdi) or supplemental income?” This is an important question, but answering it isn’t always straightforward. The process of qualifying for ssdi or supplemental security is complex. It is less about what condition you have […]