The United States federal government has been shutdown three times in 2018. The first occurring in January, the second in February, and the most recent shutdown beginning on December 27th, 2018, which is still continuing. During this current shutdown, all essential services will continue such as public safety operations and
If you are suffering from a severe physical and/or mental condition that has a major impact on your ability to work, you may want to consider applying for social security disability insurance (SSDI) benefits. When reviewing your SSDI application, the social security administration (SSA) will analyze how your condition impacts
Introduction Embarking on the journey to secure social security disability benefits entails a meticulous understanding of the intricate process. In this all-encompassing guide, I delve into the multifaceted world of social security disability reviews after age 50. Leveraging my extensive expertise as a distinguished attorney with over two decades of
The cost-of-living adjustment for 2019 has been released and is expected to increase the Social Security Retirement, Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefit amounts by 2.8%. This increase will begin in January 2019 and will affect more than 67 million Americans. In comparison, the cost-of-living
Any worker who has a long-term disability and enough Social Security credits can apply for and receive Social Security disability benefits. Also called SSDI benefits, these can help individuals who can’t work because of an injury or illness. But can you draw Social Security based on your spouse’s disability? Workers
Do you qualify for disability benefits for diabetes? The answer is, “It’s complicated.” Diabetes is a medical condition wherein an individual’s blood sugar or glucose levels are too high. Glucose is the body’s main source of energy. Insulin helps to break down the glucose into energy for your body. Oftentimes,
What would you do if suddenly you were unable to work due to an accident or illness? How would you be able to survive financially during your recovery? Do you know what type of disability insurance coverage you have … if any? These are important questions you need to know
If you are applying for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits, you have likely discovered just how complex — and difficult — the process can be. It is also confusing. One of the issues that can cause uncertainty is related to the transferability of skills. The Social Security Administration (SSA) evaluates
You may have heard the term PTSD in reference to a veteran. But can people who are not veterans suffer from the medical condition of PTSD as well? PTSD, or post-traumatic stress disorder, is a condition that can occur after witnessing a traumatic or shocking event. This event may cause
Integrated Analysis of Multiple Sclerosis and its Relation to Social Security Disability Benefits Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an inflammatory ailment that targets the central nervous system, obstructing the information flow within the brain and between the brain and body. Understanding the chances of getting disability benefits with MS is pivotal
