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 […]
Timeline for Reinstating SSI Benefits: What to Expect
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 […]
Eligibility for Disability Benefits After Navy Retirement
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 […]
Eligibility Criteria: Disabilities That Qualify for an Emotional Support Animal
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 […]
What Is Social Security Disability For Hydrocephalus In California?
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 […]
Can High Blood Pressure Be Considered A Disability?
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 […]
How Long Does It Take To Get Disability Approval Letter?
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 […]
How To Get Short-Term Disability Approved While Pregnant?
Pregnancy signals the beginning of a new chapter in your life filled with plans for the baby’s arrival. You have much to do to prepare, from assembling a crib and other baby furniture to picking out paint colors or wallpaper for the nursery. Don’t forget to set aside time to plan for the financial impact […]
Does Severe Depression Count As A Psychiatric Disability?
Severe depression and other mental health conditions can be more challenging to prove than physical conditions. An X-ray or blood test will not reveal the presence of a severe depression psychiatric disability. Instead, doctors resort to assessing a patient’s symptoms and other methods to diagnose the condition and its severity. Obtaining disability benefits for any […]
Will Changing My Name Affect My Disability Claim?
Life goes on during the six to eight months it generally takes to process your application for disability benefits. For instance, the name you put on the application may not match the name you now use. A name change caused by marriage, divorce, or any other reason must be reported to the Social Security Administration. […]