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 […]
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Why Are Resources Important in the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Program?
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a federal means-tested program administered by the Social Security Administration (SSA) in the United States of America. SSI provides financial assistance for people who are unable to work. This includes seniors and people with disabilities or a medical condition. SSI provides cash assistance to people who are at least 65 […]
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 […]
How Does Social Security Determine Disability?
The topic of this blog post is by far one of the most frequent questions we get at Collins Price. The Social Security Administration uses a wide array of criteria and a multi-stage appeals process to determine if an individual qualifies for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) programs. The […]
FAQs
Social Security Disability Insurance is a complex topic. To help you better understand the process of applying for disability benefits, we have listed some commonly asked questions below. If you have further questions or want to request a free evaulation of your claim, please navigate to the contact page.
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.
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We are a local law firm of experienced, licensed, social security disability lawyers Our clients have often worked their whole lives, only to be denied the social security disability insurance benefits they deserve when they need them most. Unfortunately, only about 28% of disability applications are initially approved. Don’t be discouraged. You need a […]