Spinal stenosis is one of the most common medical diagnoses associated with approved Social Security Disability claims. Spinal stenosis is common among individuals suffering from degenerative disc disease. Depending on the severity of the illness, this medical condition makes makes working and performing physical tasks very difficult. If you are living with spinal stenosis, read […]
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What is The Difference Between Social Security Disability Benefits and Veterans Benefits?
Both the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) offer disability benefits for individuals with severe medical impairments. However, the criteria for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits is different than the criteria for Veteran’s benefits. In this post, we’ll briefly review how the programs differ […]
Social Security Disability and PTSD: Do I Qualify?
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 […]
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 […]
How to Complete a Social Security Disability Work History Report
A few weeks after you file your application for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), you’ll find a “Work History Report” in your mailbox. This Work History Report, sent by Determination Services (DDS), is typically due within 10 days of receipt. And, it is one of the most important documents you’ll complete during your process of […]
Do Social Security Disability Benefits Include Medicaid or Medicare?
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 […]
Social Security Disability and Arthritis: What You Need to Know
While many of us live and work with minor arthritis, individuals receiving Social Security Disability benefits typically suffer from more serious forms of the disease. In fact, severe arthritis is one of the most common medical conditions noted among individuals receiving disability benefits. How the SSA Categorizes Arthritis The Social Security Administration (SSA) includes arthritis […]
Should I Fire My Social Security Disability Lawyer?
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 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 […]