Social Security Disability Benefits for Diabetics Diabetes is the name of a group of conditions in which there is too much glucose in the body. A diabetes diagnosis requires daily self-care and may be managed with a healthy diet and…
Cancer Diagnosis According to the National Cancer Institute, 39.6 percent of men and women will be diagnosed with cancer at some point in their lifetime. Social Security Disability and Cancer A cancer diagnosis is traumatic, but it does not guarantee…
Does your depression make it impossible for you to work? Depression can greatly impact every part of your life. A person suffering from depression is experiences feelings of hopelessness, despair, worthlessness and guilt; as well as, a loss of interest…
Many individuals suffering from severe back pain can qualify for social security disability benefits. Back pain is an unfortunate aspect of the aging process, but severe degenerative disc disease can be a detriment to your ability to work many types…
Substantial Gainful Activity A major eligibility requirement for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits (SSDI) is that a Claimant must not be performing “Substantial Gainful Activity” (SGA). Substantial gainful activity refers to work activity performed by an individual. Essentially, the…
Children can received SSA disability benefits under two methods: regular supplemental security income (SSI), or a disabled adult children (DAC) case. Today, the requirements for children’s SSI benefits. Children and SSI A child can qualify to receive social security…
A debilitating medical condition can severely interfere or entirely preclude your ability to work. If you are unable to work, how will you support yourself or family? Thankfully, you may qualify for relief through the Social Security Disability Benefits program. The…
Work Credits Needed for SSDI Eligibility In order to be eligible for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), you must have earned enough work credits to have gained insured status. Work credits are simply the units Social Security uses to measure…
The Worn Out Worker Rule The worn out worker rule, established under the Code of Federal Regulations, allows many Social Security disability claimants who would otherwise be ineligible for disability benefits to be awarded benefits. A claim can be approved…
Rules for Claimants Between the Age of 55 and 59 An individual between 55 and 59 years of age who applies for Social Security disability benefits is categorized by the Social Security Administration (SSA) as “advanced age.” Whereas many younger…
