Disability Benefits

For a long time, qualifying for disability based on a mental disorder has been difficult. Psychological issues don’t usually have physically verifiable symptoms that can be checked in a physical exam.

Here’s a question that we hear a lot at the Disability Experts of Florida office: “Can I qualify for disability benefits because of cancer?” The short answer is “Yes, you can qualify for disability because of cancer.” However, just because cancer […]

Applying for disability after retirement can be tough. There are numerous regulatory hurdles to get through in a disability claim under normal circumstances—such as verifying your work history and whether or not your condition qualifies for disability. If you’re approaching […]

Planning on moving out of state, but you’re unsure how that will affect your disability benefits? This can certainly be a tad confusing and unnerving since these benefits are a lifeline to your financial and emotional health. It all boils […]

The Social Security Administration has been a vital resource for many Americans suffering a medically disabling condition or for those who are no longer able to financially support themselves. While there are other disability benefit providers, the programs offered by […]

Life is full of challenges, and they often happen at the most inconvenient times in your life. They tend to occur when you are in the middle of a financial lull or are financially unprepared to handle them. The Social […]

Suffering from a disabling medical condition can be stressful and an overall painful experience. It can interfere with your ability to provide a sustainable income for you and for your family which may leave you feeling humiliated or insecure. Unfortunately, […]

According to the Social Security Administration, 14,116 individuals were receiving disability benefits and are under the full retirement age, 65, this past July 2016. But, what happens to those disability benefits once you retire? This is such a common question […]

Suffering from a disabling medical condition can leave you in a state of hopelessness and often unable to earn a sustainable income.

This past July 2016 there were 65,636 total Social Security beneficiaries including individuals that were 65 or older, disabled and under age 65 and those who met other criteria for SS benefits. The Social Security Administration has varying qualifying criteria to […]