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
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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
An application for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefit requires supporting documentation, including formal medical records. However, a letter of support from the applicant’s physician explaining the medical condition and how it prevents maintaining gainful employment carries more weight than a letter that merely states that the person has a disability. What Should Be Included in a Doctor’s Letter Read More
The Social Security Administration’s age categories put younger adults at a disadvantage when being awarded disability benefits. Older adults have a better chance of getting approved for disability. However, the SSA also considers Residual Functional Capacity and previous work history. SSA Considers Age a Vocational Factor The SSA increasingly lowers the bar for qualifying for Read More
Social Security Disability applicants may hire a lawyer at any stage of the claim and appeal process. They do not need to wait until they are denied benefits to hire an attorney. Having Social Security Disability lawyers onboard early could make the application process go more smoothly. SSDI Claim Process Can Be Confusing Many people Read More
The Compassionate Allowances program could be the answer for applicants who are seriously ill. Under normal circumstances, getting a disability claim approved by the Social Security Administration is not always guaranteed. Disabled individuals may need to appeal a denied claim and go through a legal battle before they are approved. Approval is an essential step Read More
It’s possible to receive disability while living abroad, but there are certain things to keep in mind when it comes to the rules regarding benefits. Receiving Disability Benefits While Living Overseas The Social Security Administration (SSA) allows certain individuals to receive disability benefits whether living in the U.S. or abroad. However, it can be difficult Read More
