How The SSA Evaluates Pain In Disability Cases
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Can Seeing a Physical Therapist Help My Disability Claim?
If you have been diagnosed with a medical condition that means your condition may improve if you see a physical therapist, the SSA should be told that you have sought treatment in an effort to improve your condition.
Who is Not Eligible to Get Social Security Benefits?
Despite it representing one of the foundational safety net programs that came out of the Great Depression, not every American qualifies for Social Security eligibility.
Whether you need financial assistance to live with a disability or have reached the retirement age established by the Social Security Administration (SSA), you might be on the list of Americans who cannot receive Social Security disability
How Are Some People Able to Collect Both SSDI and SSI?
Two programs managed by the Social Security Administration (SSA) target what appears to be two separate audiences. Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) acts as a financial safety net for American workers that live with a qualifying disability.
On the other hand, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) provides Americans that live below a certain income level with the financial resources to pay for necessities, such as groceries and transportation expenses.
Why is There a Five-Month Waiting Period for SSDI claims?
What is a Dire Need Letter for Social Security Disability?
How To Get Disability Benefits: A Step-By-Step Guide
If you are unable to work and earn a living, you may qualify for disability benefits from the Social Security Administration (SSA). Here is a step-by-step guide on how to apply for and possibly get approved for Social Security disability benefits.
Your key to a successful disability claim is to provide supporting documentation and hard medical evidence. Here is a rundown of how to get your claim on track.
How Are Disability Benefits Determined?
The Social Security Administration (SSA) and Disability Determination Service (DDS) will determine if you are eligible for benefits by examining different parts of your claim. They will then use that information to determine how much you’ll receive in benefits.
They will take into consideration whether you are working or able to work, how severe your medical condition is and if it can be found in the SSA’s Blue Book which is a list of medical conditions which qualify for disability benefits.
How Can You Automatically Qualify For Disability Benefits?
September is National Sickle Cell Month
September moves the clock from summer to fall, as the nation’s football fields light up for weekends of hotly contested games. Leaves in some sections of the country begin to turn, as millions of students dive into the heart of their schoolwork.
The ninth month of the year is also National Sickle Cell Month, which increases awareness for an often misunderstood disease.
