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
There are hundreds of medical conditions which affect an individual’s ability to work. Some conditions are fairly obvious as having a significant impact upon working abilities such as loss of limb, severe heart disease, or certain cancers. Some not-so-obvious conditions might include plantar fasciitis, carpal tunnel…and even blepharospasm. If you
Apply for Social Security Disability Benefits if: You suffer from a severe physical and/or mental impairment. Your medical condition is expected to provide significant limitations for 12 months or more. Your medical condition prevents you from earning more than $1,180 gross per month. You have likely heard someone somewhere along
How does the Social Security Administration determine I am disabled? It’s a common question asked of Social Security Disability attorneys everywhere. Following is an answer providing a better understanding of residual functional capacity. The Social Security Administration, or SSA, evaluates all claims with a five-step sequential evaluation process. Steps 4
