Disability Benefits

There are many myths floating around about suffering a stroke. Some say it can be prevented or it only attacks the elderly. The truth of the matter is that strokes can occur at anytime and have many different forms, such […]

Applying for Social Security disability benefits can feel like an overwhelming and daunting task– especially if you are in an already debilitating condition.

The Social Security Administration has a rich history rooted in the mid 1930’s; just last year they celebrated their 80th anniversary. The SSA has progressed over the past decades to keep up with the times and accommodate newer technologies and […]

Depression can be caused from a variety of predispositions, such as genetics, biological, environmental and psychological factors. On average, emotions tend to fluctuate for a day or two and people generally bounce back from them; however, those who suffer from […]

Suffering from a disability can lower your emotional and physical capabilities, as well as your overall well-being. If you are divorced or going through a divorce, this can add more stress and heartache to your already weakened condition.

If you or a family member cannot work because of a disability, you may be entitled to Social Security Disability Benefits. Unlike some programs that pay benefits to people with short term or partial disability, Social Security only allows benefits […]

Disabled children younger than age 18 may qualify to receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) if they meet the requirements set by the Social Security Administration. The requirements are determined by two categories: the child’s disability and the child’s household income. The amount […]

Ticket to Work (TTW) is a voluntary program created to help Social Security disability beneficiaries reenter the workforce. The Social Security Administration designed the program to assist people ages 18-64 who currently receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Social Security Disability […]

As we mentioned previously, there are special circumstances which allow for expedited processing of new claims. One of those is what the SSA calls “compassionate allowances,” or CAL. To recap: Certain cases that usually qualify for disability can be allowed […]

Agoraphobia is another psychological condition that can pose difficulties for those who suffer from it and are seeking help via SSDI and SSI. Agoraphobia constitutes a psychological condition that qualifies as an anxiety disorder. Like depression, agoraphobia’s symptoms aren’t as empirically obvious as […]