Social Security Disability

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a progressive lung condition that can make it difficult to breathe, work and generally walk through life in ways that don’t require forethought. For individuals whose COPD condition severely limits their ability to...

The standard for disability maintained by the Social Security Administration (SSA) is quite high. With certain exceptions for blue-collar workers, professionals typically need medical evidence that they cannot work at all to qualify for benefits. An applicant's...

Qualifying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits isn't always easy. The standard for qualifying is relatively high. People seeking benefits typically need proof that they can no longer maintain any form of gainful employment. Even if someone worked...

A working adult who decides to apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits has likely experienced significant medical issues. SSDI benefits are typically only available for those who have historically worked and contributed to the Social Security...

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits are designed to provide financial benefits to people who have a disabling condition that keeps them from performing substantial gainful work activity – but there’s nothing in the rules that says the disability has...

Unlike Social Security retirement benefits, which are accessible to a large portion of the working population, Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits are only an option for those with severe, debilitating medical conditions. Many people have never looked...

Taxes consume a significant portion of people's paychecks, and one of the biggest deductions each week goes to the Social Security Administration (SSA). Workers from all industries make contributions and then have the option of applying for the benefits programs...

If you suffer any type of significant injury, you may be dealing with a disability. For example, maybe you work in a profession where mobility is very important, and you have a broken leg. This condition can keep you out of work for weeks or months, until it heals and...

The Social Security Administration is responsible for the Social Security Disability Insurance program and Supplemental Security Income program. Both of these programs help people who are disabled to get the money they need to survive. One of the primary issues that...