Applying for Social Security Disability benefits can be a complicated affair. Most people think they submit an application for disability benefits, the social security administration will review and approve the application, and then they will start receiving a monthly check. In a perfect world that is exactly how the process
The Social Security Administration approves approximately 45% of all claims filed with this administration with a denial rate of 43% and dismissal rate of 21%. In South Florida, disability claims are approved at 43%, just below the national average. We are currently in an era where unemployment is high which
Social Security Disability is a federally run insurance program put into place to provide a safety net for individuals who are unable to work. This program is meant to help people who are struggling to work due to a physical and/or mental condition. The goal is always to give you
In this day and age, medical marijuana prescriptions are becoming more routine. Many pain management providers are opting out of prescribing pain medications and steering their patients towards more holistic pain management including medical marijuana. One concern when consuming medical marijuana is how it may affect your claim for disability
This timeline will give you the average times for the social security disability application process. This timeline and process is dependent on factors such as when your application gets approved and whether or not you have to file for an appeal. The number of appeals you have to file for
Top Five Ways to Know you Qualify for SSD: The first and most important way to qualify for Social Security benefits is being unable to work. The Social Security Disability program is a government-run insurance program meant to provide financial and medical assistance to individuals who have worked and paid
Being a good witness at your disability hearing is almost as important as your medical records. A good case with solid medical records can be easily lost if the client is not prepared to testify. The purpose of having a disability hearing is for the individual to explain to the
Lupus is a chronic inflammatory disease that progressively worsens over time. This condition is an autoimmune disease that causes the immune system to attack itself. Inflammation caused by lupus can affect multiple organs including joints, skin, kidneys, blood cells, brain, heart and lungs. Lupus is similar to snowflakes in that
As a Veteran, you may currently have a disability rating from the Veterans Administration. If you do have a VA rating, no matter the number, you should consider applying for the social security disability program. In order to receive VA benefits, there are no income requirements. Which is different from
Social Security Disability is a federally run insurance program set in place to assist people who are having a difficult time working. On average, people who are applying for social security disability benefits are not able to earn any type of income. But, what if you are able to work
