If at first you don’t succeed, try, try, again. It’s one of the most well-known phrases, and a lesson in perseverance. Fortunately, this pearl of wisdom applies to Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) applications. Most SSDI applicants are initially denied. The...
Proving that you are disabled for SSDI benefits
To get approval for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), you must show the Social Security Administration (SSA) that you are disabled as the agency defines it. You must show that your condition has made you unable to work for at least 12 months, and you expect...
Students can still obtain SSDI benefits
College can be a memorable time in a person's life. But for some students, the mounting pressure of early adulthood can be too much for some to handle. That's especially the case if they're paying for school out of their own pocket. If college students sustain serious...
What are the main differences between SSI and SSDI?
Among the programs available to people who need a hand, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) are among the most well-known. Both are similar in that they are benefits programs meant to help seniors or people with...
Can I apply for Social Security Disability before the age of 50?
Social Security Disability Insurance, despite what some people might think, is not only for those nearing retirement. In fact, anyone over the age of 18 is able to apply for SSDI benefits. While age is not the single determining factor in a case, it does play a role...
SSA denied my claim for disability benefits: what do I do now?
According to a report by the Social Security Administration (SSA), only 22% of disabled workers who apply for Social Security benefits get approval on the first application. The rest must go through the appeals process before receiving income. You may feel frustrated...
Individuals must be totally disabled to receive benefits
Individuals in California who are seeking disability benefits must show that it will prevent them from holding gainful employment for 12 months. They may also qualify if a condition has prevented them from working for the last 12 months. When disability benefits are...
The Social Security Disability appeals process
For many people in California, the Social Security Disability application process can be a lengthy and arduous ordeal. Many deserving claimants are denied when they first seek disability benefits. While some people give up on their claim after an initial rejection,...
How work activity can affect a disability benefits application
People in California who are unable to work because of their disabilities may apply for Social Security Disability benefits. However, in order for people to receive benefits, they must be assessed as having significant limitations that prevent them from engaging in...
What to expect after filing for disability benefits
Individuals in California may ask for disability benefits if they have a mental or physical condition that prevents them from obtaining a gainful living. Generally speaking, applicants who have had their applications denied will hear back in a relatively short period...
