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 »
The brave men and women of our nation’s armed forces are often exposed to terrifying and stressful situations. Oftentimes, these scenarios occur during wartime. Exposure to such traumatic events can leave a veteran with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, a serious mental illness that can cause anxiety and depression. PTSD can change an individual’s life, as it … Read More »
There has been a lot of discussion surrounding the status of the Disability Insurance Trust Fund that provides beneficiaries of the Social Security Disability Insurance program with the benefits that they need. Specifically, budget experts are concerned that the amount of money being put into the fund can’t keep up with the amount being paid … Read More »
Our veterans deserve everything they are promised in exchange for their service. One of the promises the military makes is that people who become disabled as a result of their time as a soldier or Marine are entitled to disability benefits. Unfortunately, sometimes it can be a struggle for disabled veterans to show the Veterans … Read More »
Motor vehicle accidents can cause some serious injuries. A car accident could leave a Knox resident with a spinal cord injury that requires multiple surgeries to correct. It may take months of strenuous rehabilitative therapy to be able to walk again. In some cases, the damage may even be permanent. An individual can pinpoint the … Read More »
Often, society views work as a very physical thing. However, many work tasks have significant mental components to them. Thus, it shouldn’t be at all surprising that mental conditions sometimes have the capacity to significantly impede a person’s ability to hold a job. Thankfully, Social Security Disability Insurance benefits are not limited solely to people … Read More »
An important thing to keep in mind when applying for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits is how complex the rules of the SSDI program are. There are numerous strict eligibility requirements regarding who can be granted benefits. Given this complexity, the issue of whether or not a person qualifies for benefits is often not a … Read More »