The Social Security Administration (SSA) has long maintained a guide known as the "Blue Book" that outlines various medical conditions and exactly what it takes to be considered “disabled” due to those listed conditions. But, do you have to have a condition that’s...
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Social Security Disability
Does everyone who applies for SSDI face an uphill battle?
Some people have private disability insurance coverage provided by an employer, but not every job offers such coverage. Many working adults do not purchase long-term or short-term disability coverage for themselves if it is not available for free or at a reduced cost...
What happens during an SSDI reconsideration?
Although there is a lot of misinformation spread about government benefit programs, many urban legends have some kernel of truth to them. Some of the myths that people share about Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, for example, actually have a basis...
2 reasons an SSDI benefits appeal is worth the work
A rejection notice can be devastating for someone in need of disability benefits. It means no immediate relief and likely many more months of waiting before they receive any financial support. Those who apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits...
Are you being denied SSDI because you can do an obsolete job?
A person’s application for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) may be denied or their benefits ended if there is a job they’re able to do. That’s the case even if that job isn’t in the profession they were in before they became injured or ill. The Social...
What happens during an SSDI benefits reconsideration?
You applied for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits because you developed a disabling medical condition. You have worked long enough to qualify for benefits, and you are now unable to maintain a job because of your health issues. You expected to...
How long does an SSDI appeal take for Ohio applicants?
When people can no longer work but are too young to retire, they may require support. Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits help protect working adults from financial devastation if their health prevents them from working. Workers in Ohio who have made...
Is a consultative exam good or bad for your SSD claim?
You’ve been waiting for what seems like forever to hear something about your Social Security Disability (SSD) claim. When you finally do, however, it’s just a notice that the claims examiner from the Disability Determination Services (DDS) wants you to go to a...
There’s a special SSDI rule that helps some blue-collar workers
It is notoriously difficult to obtain Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. The Social Security Administration (SSA) is so strict in its enforcement of rules and analysis of medical conditions that some people claim everyone gets denied at first. A...
Social Security offices reopened on April 7
For the first time in more than two years, the Social Security Administration (SSA) has reopened its U.S. field offices -- forced to close due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The doors opened on April 7, allowing many people to, once again, have in-person meetings with SSA...