May is Disability Insurance Awareness Month and Social Security statistics show that one in four working adults will be become disabled prior to retirement. Statistics show that it is illnesses, and not accident injuries, that lead to most disabilities. The costs of medical expenses and long-term care can be extremely stressful. The average daily cost … Read More »
When an application for Social Security disability benefits is denied, the applicant has the right to appeal the denial by requesting a hearing before a judge. Tennessee readers may have seen a recent news report about a backlog of Social Security disability appeals. The backlog has led to a significant increase in the time an … Read More »
Sadly, veterans sometimes become disabled during the course of their service to our country. There are government programs aimed at helping veterans that this happens to. The Department of Veterans Affairs provides disability benefits to veterans. Also, depending on the effects of their disability, a veteran may qualify for Social Security Disability benefits. Given the … Read More »
Dealing with the life changes and health effects of a disability can be difficult even under the best of circumstances. Economic difficulties can make it even more challenging. Unfortunately, as a recent government report indicates, many sufferers of disabilities are in a tough financial situation. The report was from the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions … Read More »
Dealing with a disability or a condition that prevents you from working and providing for yourself is stressful. You might know that there are options available for benefits or aid, but do not know how to access it or even begin looking for answers. If you have limited income and resources and suffer from a … Read More »
Our country’s service members make the ultimate sacrifice to protect our country and freedom across the globe. Since these brave men and women put their own lives on the line for others, they should be taken care of when they are injured in their line of duty. Though the Social Security disability system promises to … Read More »
Veterans sacrifice many things when they put their lives and health on the line for the good of the country. For that reason, many programs and agencies aim to provide benefits and services to veterans who have returned from serving in the armed forces. The Social Security Administration is no exception. It recognizes the many … Read More »
The Social Security program provides a type of social insurance to people who have worked and paid into the system. The SSA provides benefits both for retirees and for people who have an inability to work due to a disability that results from an injury or illness. For many people, receiving social security disability benefits … Read More »
It is not uncommon for a disabled veteran who is applying for Social Security Disability benefits to already have been approved for VA disability benefits. Individuals who are receiving VA disability benefits are not barred from also receiving SSD benefits; it is possible to receive both types of benefits. However, just because a veteran has … Read More »
Last week on the blog, we discussed the financial information that must be provided in order to apply for supplemental security income. This can be a daunting process. Determining what is income and who else must file documentation with yours can be challenging and confusing. Yet, gathering and submitting the appropriate records is critical to … Read More »