Starting the application process for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits can seem like a daunting task as there are several forms that need to be filed as part of the application. This post is a high-level overview of some of the Social Security Disability Forms that you will need when you file an application for benefits.
All this waiting to begin receiving social security disability benefits is understandably difficult. Fortunately, there are several options available to check the status of your disability application while you await a formal decision.Â
If you are unable to work due to a disability, you may be considering applying for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits to provide a source of income. People who apply for disability usually have many questions and knowing the answers can help make the application process a little less stressful.
The majority of social security disability applications are denied for insufficient medical information. Getting your medical records isn’t difficult, but there are some things to know ahead of time to make the process easier.
While you can apply for social security disability benefits on your own – which many people do – having an experienced attorney on your side greatly increases the chance that your application will be approved. Here’s how.
Scoliosis causes an S- or C-shaped curve in the spine and can vary from mild to severe. Is scoliosis a disability? The answer is yes and no. Here is what you need to know if you’re considering filing a scoliosis disability claim.
We’re frequently asked whether narcolepsy is a disability that can qualify for social security disability (SSD) benefits. The answer is yes, though it’s more difficult than with other disabilities.
If your social security disability application was denied for lack of medical evidence, don’t panic! There are steps you can take to improve your chances of approval.
Watch a short video and see a summary of many blog posts on the topic of SSD benefits and what to expect after you have applied and been approved to receive SSD benefits.
An application for social security disability (SSD) benefits will only be approved if the claimant’s medical record supports both his disability and the negative impact the disability has on his ability to engage in substantial gainful activity. A medical source statement from the claimant’s physician is, in many cases, one of the most important pieces of evidence proving the negative impact an applicant’s disability has on his ability to work.
