The initial review process denies benefits to 62% of those applying for Social Security disability benefits. Although some people give up, the appeals process offers four ways to challenge an unfavorable decision. The appeals process consists of four levels or steps, starting with a reconsideration appeal. If you choose to handle the reconsideration appeal without […]
How Long Will It Take To Receive Disability Benefits for COPD?
People with COPD, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, may experience shortness of breath and other breathing difficulties. Routine physical activities, such as caring for themselves and walking, become a struggle and could prevent them from continuing to work and earn a living. Social Security disability for COPD provides monthly benefits to ease the financial burden […]
Getting Disability Benefits for Heart Problems: What to Expect
A severe heart condition can make daily activities, including those related to working, difficult or impossible to do. If a heart problem prevents you from working, heart disability benefits through the Social Security Administration may be available as a financial resource. According to an SSA report, approximately 11% of the applications it approves for […]
How Disability Payments Work in California
If you cannot work due to an injury or illness unrelated to work or to a pregnancy, California provides wage replacement benefits. California state disability insurance (SDI) provides short-term benefits equivalent to a percentage of your wages. California is one of only five states that provide short-term benefits. This article explores SDI to explain the […]
How Short-Term Disability Renewal Affects Your Benefits
When a person cannot work because of a disabling medical condition, short-term disability benefits could replace their lost wages. Short-term disability benefits generally come through a plan provided by employers or through disability policy an individual purchases from an insurance company. California residents have access to short-term disability benefits through a state program. State Disability […]
How Much Can You Earn on Social Security Disability?
It may surprise you to know you can work while collecting disability benefits. The Social Security Disability Insurance or Supplemental Security Income programs allow beneficiaries to earn extra money each month or test their ability to work again. Working and earning an income while collecting SSDI or SSI is possible provided that you comply with […]
Social Security Disability Check Reduced: What You Need to Know
Learning that your Social Security disability benefit payment was reduced this month can be a shock when you depend on it to pay your living expenses. A reduction in your disability benefits usually has a reason behind it. Here are some of the reasons that you may have a Social Security check reduced, and what […]
Expedited SSDI Claims: How Long Do They Really Take?
When you cannot work because of a disabling medical condition, the time it takes for the Social Security Administration to process your application for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits can seem like an eternity. You need money now, but the Social Security Administration estimates the time for processing your claim to be about six to […]
Can Disability Benefits Be Reduced Under Trump’s Policies?
More than 3.7 million people with disabilities rely on monthly Supplemental Security Income benefits to pay for food, shelter, and clothing. Almost 7.1 million disabled workers depend on their Social Security Disability Insurance benefits to avoid financial hardship. If you receive SSI or SSDI benefits, you may be concerned about how the policies of President […]
How Much Income Can You Earn on Social Security Disability?
Work rules permit a person with a disability to earn additional income by working while receiving disability benefits. The Social Security Administration has rules that allow people to work while receiving disability benefits through the Supplemental Security Income and Social Security Disability Insurance programs. The disability lawyers at Sackett and Associates want you to understand […]