Social Security Disability

Scoliosis, a medical condition known for causing an abnormal, side-to-side curvature of the spine, affects approximately six to nine million people in the United States. Most people have only limited curvature of the spine and lead normal lives, but others with more severe curvature may have difficulty engaging in normal activities, include those physical activities […]

Autism is not a learning disability. It is a developmental disorder that affects people differently. Medical professionals call it autism spectrum disorder to more accurately reflect the many ways it affects how people communicate, behave, learn, and interact with others. Although typically diagnosed before a child is three years of age, someone with mild symptoms […]

Dyslexia is a learning disability that affects reading and other language-related tasks, such as writing and speaking. It qualifies as a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act, but is dyslexia a disability that qualifies for benefits through the Social Security Administration? If you have been diagnosed with the learning disability dyslexia, you could qualify […]

Depression is a common mood disorder experienced by more than 70 million people in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It affects how a person acts, thinks, eats, and sleeps, but in many cases, depression symptoms can be managed through medication and other forms of treatment prescribed by medical […]

If you cannot work because of a severe medical condition, you may be eligible for benefits through the Social Security Disability Insurance program. You may have heard or read about the high rate of claim denials and been hesitant to become one of the more than 66% of claimants denied benefits each year. The disability […]

Most people experience sadness or feeling on edge without it affecting their ability to do daily activities, including those required to work and earn a living. However, millions of people rely on disability benefits for depression and anxiety through the Social Security Administration (SSA) when their conditions prevent them from working. Someone diagnosed with anxiety […]

The Social Security Administration manages two programs that pay benefits to individuals unable to work because of disability and retirement benefits to eligible older workers. A common question concerns how the three programs work together when a person qualifies for more than one at the same time. Specifically, what are the rules about getting disability […]

If a disabling physical or mental health condition prevents you from working, financial stress can be overwhelming. The disability income per month paid by the Social Security Disability Insurance or Supplemental Security Income programs makes life easier for millions of recipients. Sackett and Associates presents this article to help you understand how SSDI and SSI […]

It’s not uncommon for a work-related injury or illness to be severe enough to prevent a person from returning to work. If you receive workers’ compensation benefits for a severe medical condition causing total and permanent disability, you could also be eligible for disability benefits through the Social Security Disability Insurance program. Qualifying for workers’ […]

When a disabling physical or mental health condition prevents you from working, monthly benefit payments through Social Security Disability Insurance and Medicare make life easier. It’s understandable that hearing or reading about anything affecting your SSDI and Medicare eligibility could be upsetting. The Northern California disability professionals at Sackett and Associates have devoted 45 years […]