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With the COVID-19 pandemic far into its second year, countries across the world are starting to see its lasting health effects. In March, a UK collaborative group found that 1 in 5 hospitalized COVID-19 patients developed a new disability upon discharge. An extensive US study targeting hospitalized and non-hospitalized individuals found similar effects. Hospitals have Read More

A person who is unable to work because of a disability can apply for disability benefits either online or by completing the SSA-16 paper form. Once the applicant has completed and submitted the form, the Social Security Administration (SSA) takes about three to four months to make a determination. The determination could, however, take much Read More

When a person applies for disability benefits, the Social Security Administration (SSA) may review how the person’s disabilities affect his or her daily activities. Before approving or rejecting the application, the SSA seeks to understand what the applicant can and cannot do on any specific day. The SSA may ask about daily activities when preparing Read More

A person with breast cancer could qualify for disability benefits if he or she can’t engage in any gainful activity due to the disease or the treatment that he or she is undergoing. Disability benefits can provide financial support the patient needs to focus on his or her health. Qualifying for Disability Benefits with Breast Read More

A child with Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) and his or her family may be entitled to receive disability benefits through Supplemental Security Income (SSI). With these benefits, the family can meet the cost related to bringing up a child with special needs. What Is Supplemental Security Income (SSI)? The United States has two major types of Read More

A protective filing date (PFD) determines when a claimant can begin collecting disability benefits. This date affects the amount of back pay that a claimant can receive.  It also enables the claimant to lodge a disability claim or express the intention to do so within 17 months of the start of his or her disability. Read More

Temporary disability benefits, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), utility payment assistance, and emergency rent are some of the financial programs available for disability applicants. These programs offer financial support to people with disabilities as they wait for a verdict on their disability benefits application. A person may continue getting additional assistance from some of Read More

Collecting Workers’ Compensation doesn’t make disabled workers ineligible for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), nor does it hurt their chances of having their disability claim approved. The only way receiving Workers’ compensation impacts SSDI is that the full income workers collect from the two entities cannot exceed 80% of their previous income. The Offset Regulation A Read More

Individuals who suffer from agoraphobia may qualify for Social Security disability if the condition affects their ability to function in normal activities, including work. This condition is a mental impairment that falls under anxiety disorders in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5). What Is Agoraphobia? Agoraphobia is an anxiety disorder Read More

Backlogs in the courts could delay a disability hearing for months. A video disability hearing can help a claimant get through the process of getting approved for Social Security Disability sooner. However, there may be circumstances that make a traditional in-person hearing ideal. What Is a Video Disability Hearing? The Social Security Administration (SSA), like other government agencies, Read More