For many suffering from debilitating medical conditions and disabilities, the process of determining whether or not you are eligible for benefits can be daunting. The main question regarding this is: What conditions qualify for disability?
According to the Social Security Administration (SSA) “blue book”, there are several medical conditions that will qualify you for benefits, however there is always room for exception.
Many people would like to believe that the disability application process is simple, straightforward and hassle-free. In some cases it is, but in most cases the process is long, drawn-out and frustrating. More than a few Social Security Disability horror stories abound. Why do things go so wrong with disability claims? What causes some people to skate through the qualification process while others must go through appeal after appeal to get the benefits they are rightfully entitled to?
If you are receiving Social Security Disability benefits, you may find yourself wondering if you are allowed to earn any income at all or even volunteer your time to worthwhile organizations. After all, you get disability benefits because you are unable to work and earn a substantial income. Does that, however, mean that you cannot perform any work-related activities at all? Furthermore, does it mean that you are not allowed to volunteer your time? Not necessarily.
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Many people understand what Social Security Disability benefits are, but not everyone knows exactly who qualifies for these benefits. How long must you be disabled in order to qualify for Social Security Disability? How does your work history impact your ability to collect Social Security Disability benefits? How do you know if your particular disability qualifies under the Social Security Administration's guidelines?
Many people wonder if they can collect unemployment benefits while applying for Social Security Disability. After all, it can take months or even years for the Social Security Administration to approve your claim for Social Security Disability benefits. Shouldn't you be able to collect unemployment benefits while you wait? You are, after all, unemployed.
Almost everyone has heard the horror stories involving Social Security Disability applications that have taken years to make their way through the approval process. For those individuals who have severe disabilities and are in immediate need of Social Security disability benefits, these tales can invoke feelings of helplessness, frustration and despair. If it is immediately evident that someone is in need of Social Security Disability benefits, shouldn't their Social Security Disability applications be processed more quickly?
If you're applying for Social Security Disability benefits you probably already know that the process can be a long and complicated one. What you may be wondering, however, is exactly what it is that the Social Security office looks for when processing your claim. What information do they use to determine whether or not to approve you for Social Security Disability benefits? Here is some information to help you understand exactly what it is that determines whether you're eligible for Social Security Disability or not.
When you begin receiving Social Security Disability benefits it is very important to understand what overpayments are and how they may affect you. If you do not familiarize yourself with Social Security Disability overpayments, how they happen, and what you should do about them, you may find yourself facing serious penalties and even a loss of benefits in the future. If you are applying for Social Security Disability or have already started receiving Social Security Disability benefits, there are some very important facts you need to know.
Under political attack as a black hole in the budget, the Social Security Administration (SSA) is working hard to improve its image. Acknowledging the long wait disabled people must put up with, the SSA is opening new offices and hiring more case evaluators. That’s wonderful news for those who are seeking a hearing.
