Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is an unfortunate but common affliction among America’s military personnel. This is an anxiety-related mental health disorder resulting from experiencing or witnessing firsthand a life-threatening or extraordinarily dangerous event, such as a combat death, natural disaster, sexual assault, terrorist attack, or fatal accident. PTSD can prevent a veteran from returning to … Read More »
There no set date that Social Security disability benefits will end, though several factors could trigger the end of these benefits. Among them: Type of Social Security disability benefits you receive Medical improvement Your earnings Your age Incarceration We encourage you to review the factors that affect when and if your Social Security disability benefits … Read More »
In America, we have state and federal government programs that provide monthly benefits for disabled people. The two main federal programs are Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Although they are both administered by the Social Security Administration (SSA), these are totally different programs funded from completely different revenue sources. They … Read More »
Finding a good Social Security attorney near you can seem impossible, but we have a few tips for you. Check the Lawyer’s Credentials Although it seems obvious, make sure the person who helps you with your Social Security application is actually a lawyer. There are dozens of businesses that advertise to help people with the … Read More »
Yes. However, you must either be part of a program or make less than a certain amount each month. Below, we discuss the options you might have to work while on disability. How much can I make on disability? Before we get into your options, we should first explain how much you can make on … Read More »
Getting approved for disability benefits for degenerative joint disease (DJD) is a multi-step process. The first step is proving that your medical condition is severe enough to satisfy the Social Security Administration (SSA). The SSA uses the Blue Book, also called the Listing of Impairments, to evaluate medical conditions for the purpose of disability benefits. … Read More »
Everyone wants to get all the benefits they deserve when they apply for Social Security disability (SSD), but most people receive payments that are far below the monthly maximum. For 2017, the maximum SSD benefit is $2,687 per month. However, the average benefit amount is much lower, at only $1,171 per month. Naturally, many people … Read More »
In most cases, disability claimants should be able to receive their back pay, or the first installment thereof, within 60 days of being approved. However, because it can take months to navigate the Social Security Disability (SSD) system and approval process, by this time, many applicants are already facing serious financial hardship and debt. A … Read More »
For their disabled child to qualify for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits, parents must meet established income limits. Fortunately, the Social Security Administration (SSA) only counts a portion of parents’ income when determining eligibility for the child. The SSA uses a complex calculation, a means test known as deeming, to determine the income limits for … Read More »
The Social Security Administration (SSA) maintains two distinct disability benefit programs, Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI), and calculates each benefit differently. In this article, we review the basic formulas the SSA uses when determining benefit amounts for disabled applicants and provide examples to demonstrate how Social Security disability is calculated. … Read More »