Category: Social Security Disability
If you are 55 years old or older, you might not consider yourself a person of advanced age. But your age could help you qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits if you can no longer work. To receive SSDI benefits, you must show that you have an injury or illness that makes you […]
Many Kentuckians who have spent their lives working hard to make a living or who have suffered traumatic injuries know what chronic pain is. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) says about 21% of adults in the U.S. experience pain that occurs most days or every day. If your chronic pain keeps you from working […]
It may take several months for the Social Security Administration (SSA) to approve your application for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. However, if your claim is approved, you will qualify for the benefits you would have received since the date of your application or from the date you were disabled. SSDI back pay is another much-needed […]
An individual applying for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits may receive a letter directing them to see a doctor for a consultative examination. Some applicants find this to be confusing and frustrating because they have already submitted medical records as part of their application. The Social Security Administration is seeking additional information to make a […]
If you have become disabled and can no longer work for a living, you may be eligible for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. To qualify, your disability must prevent you from working for one year or be expected to lead to your death. Generally, SSDI will provide 40% of your pre-retirement income. Kentucky residents […]
Chronic knee pain is a common complaint among adults. If your knee pain is so bad that it keeps you from working for a living and you need an assistive device to walk, you may be able to obtain Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. Social Security disability benefits replace a portion of the income […]
If you have become disabled and expect to qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, you may wonder what your benefit will be. SSDI benefits are monthly payments based on the amount of money you earned prior to becoming disabled. They are meant to replace a portion of the income you have lost due to […]
If you develop a disability and can no longer work, you may wonder if your condition automatically qualifies for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits. Some of the most serious conditions, such as certain cancers and adult brain disorders, meet the Social Security Administration’s standard for disability. People who have been diagnosed with these severe medical […]
When seeking Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, your medical records will serve as the primary evidence of your disability and qualification for assistance. The Social Security Administration (SSA) defines disability as a physical or cognitive impairment that prevents an individual from being gainfully employed. If you have been denied SSDI benefits, the Social Security Disability […]
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) provides monetary assistance to working Americans who have become disabled and are no longer able to work for a living. To qualify, the individual must meet the Social Security Administration’s definition of disabled and must have worked enough years and paid Social Security taxes on their earnings. The benefits applicant […]