The Social Security Administration (SSA) has a strict definition of what constitutes a disability. An applicant who has a short-term or partial impairment doesn’t qualify for Social Security (SS) disability benefits. Instances in which a child has severe functional limitations or an adult cannot perform substantial gainful work for at least 12 months or…
Many employers take deductions from their workers’ paychecks and pay into Social Security fund on their employee’s behalf. Individuals who have certain terminal illnesses or who are otherwise unable to work for a year or more may tap into it if the need arises to cover some of their necessary expenses. While it takes…
If you have qualified for Social Security Disability benefits for a disabling injury or medical condition, chances are, those monthly payments have made a difference in your quality of life. Disability benefits can help you pay your rent, buy food, pay for medical care or purchase equipment you may need to assist you. If…
What happens if you’re still working a few hours but you know that you really need to file for Social Security Disability benefits? Generally speaking, in order to qualify for Social Security Disability (SSDI), you cannot be performing substantial gainful activity (SGA) at the time you file for benefits. Exactly what the Social Security Administration…
Members of the armed forces put their health and safety on the line so the rest of us can continue to enjoy our freedoms. It shouldn’t come as a surprise that many of our veterans return home with not only mental health issues but physical impairments as well. Many of these individuals end up…