Social Security Disability

Unlike other disability programs that pay benefits for temporary and partial disability, the disabilities eligible for Social Security benefits must be permanent and total. Each application for benefits through the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) programs, two federal programs paying disability benefits, is reviewed to determine if the claimants […]

The answer to the question posed by the title of this blog post requires more than a simple “yes” or “no.” The Social Security Administration (SSA) oversees the two programs, Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI), that pay disability benefits when you cannot work because of a disabling physical or mental […]

If you cannot work because of an illness or injury, the stress of worrying about how to pay bills is the last thing you need as you try to recover and return to work. Fortunately, the California State Disability and workers’ comp programs may provide much-needed wage replacement and other benefits to prevent or relieve […]

If you rely upon disability benefits for financial support, the arrival of a new year may generate uncertainty about the Social Security changes 2025 disability programs have in store for you. Several changes introduced for 2025, such as a cost-of-living adjustment, increase benefits while others, such as a higher substantial gainful activity amount, increase the […]

Eligibility for the Supplemental Security Income administered by the Social Security Administration is based on financial need. The monthly benefit payments allow recipients to buy food and pay for housing. Any interruption in those payments could mean financial hardship. If your SSI benefits have been suspended or terminated, you’ll want to know the SSI reinstatement […]

As a retired veteran of the United States Navy, you probably already know that you can receive military retirement based on years of service and VA disability benefits for service-related physical and mental health conditions. However, VA compensation for retired Navy personnel may not be the only disability benefits available to you. You could also […]

If you have a disability, you may be considering getting emotional support animal. Before you do, it’s essential to understand the different types of service and support animals and your rights under state and federal laws. Simply because a dog wears a vest identifying it as a service dog may or may grant you the […]

Hydrocephalus is a medical condition characterized by excessive fluid accumulation in the brain. The buildup of fluid increases pressure within the skull and can cause severe and debilitating physical and mental impairments that may be permanent even after treatment. If a disability caused by excessive fluid accumulation in the brain prevents you or a loved […]

The Social Security Administration compiled a listing of impairments, commonly called the “Blue Book,” of medical conditions severe enough to qualify as disabling under the definition used to determine eligibility for disability benefits. High blood pressure is not a listed impairment, but medical documentation of your condition and other evidence may prove that you cannot […]

When you cannot work because of a disabling medical condition, the financial stress becomes overwhelming. Disability benefits through Social Security Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income make life somewhat easier, but the initial waiting period for disability approval could be six to eight months. If you must appeal a denied claim, the waiting period for […]