One of the most common medical conditions approved for Social Security Disability benefits is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). If you suffer from PTSD and are applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits, it’s important to stay informed so you know what to expect. What is PTSD? Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is […]
Do You Automatically Qualify for Medicaid with Disability?
Many people don’t know that Social Security Disability benefits include Medicare and Medicaid health insurance programs. This means that disabled claimants suffering from serious, ongoing medical problems gain access to health insurance in addition to their ongoing monthly disability payments. Medicare or Medicaid? As we’ve mentioned in previous posts, there are two Social Security Disability […]
Can I Fire My Disability Lawyer? Reasons to Consider
We fully appreciate the irony of a Social Security Disability lawyer writing about firing a Social Security Disability lawyer. Still, given the lengthy duration of the Social Security Disability process, we think it’s important for claimants to work with a disability lawyer they trust. In over a decade of practice representing claimants applying for Social […]
What Are the Most Common Disabilities Approved for SSDI?
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 […]
Is Degenerative Disc Disease a Disability?
Degenerative disc disease is one of the most common causes of low back and neck pain leading to disability. Many claimants seeking Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits live with this condition for years. They often work impaired for many years until they no longer can before they contact a […]
What Happens If You Miss Your SSI Appointment?
When Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) claims are denied, claimants may appeal the decision. But the Social Security Administration (SSA) gives claimants a deadline to appeal. This appeal deadline is generally 60 days after you receive your notice of denial. The SSA does typically allow five days for mailing of the document. […]
