SSDI for Veterans with Schizophrenia

The Social Security Administration (SSA) provides benefits to people who are disabled or unable to work due to old age, illness or injury. If you’re a veteran with schizophrenia, there’s a chance that SSA may provide disability benefits for your condition under Section 1211 of the Revised Code of 1958 (known as “Rehab Act”). This […]

Changes in SSDI eligibility criteria for 2023

2023’s 8.7% COLA is the largest in over 40 years The Social Security COLA will grow by 8.7% in 2023, which will be the largest increase since 1981, when it increased by 11.2%. For Americans who get Social Security benefits in 2023, there is good news despite the year’s financial difficulties. The biggest cost of […]

Understanding the Impact of SSDI on Retirement Benefits

 If you have a disability, you may be worried about how collecting Social Security Disability benefits may impact you in the future. Will it have an impact on my ability to request Social Security retirement benefits? Does receiving SSD benefits now affect the amount of retirement benefits I will eventually receive? People who meet the […]

Understanding SSDI Benefits for Mental Health Diseases and Impairments

Living with a mental health disease or impairment can significantly impact a person’s ability to work and lead a fulfilling life. Fortunately, the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program provides crucial financial support to individuals facing such challenges. In this comprehensive guide, we will explore the mental health diseases and impairments that may quickly qualify […]

Getting SSDI benefits for Intellectual Development Disorders

Intellectual Development Disorders (IDD) can present significant challenges in daily life, including limitations in cognitive functioning, adaptive skills, and social interactions. For individuals with IDD, Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) can provide essential financial support. In this informative blog, we will explore how individuals with Intellectual Development Disorders can qualify for SSDI benefits. We will […]

SSA’s COLA for 2023 and Minimum Wage Hour Requirements: What You Need to Know

The Social Security Administration (SSA) makes regular adjustments to ensure the benefits it provides keep up with the rising cost of living. One such adjustment is the Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA). In this informative blog, we will explore the SSA’s COLA for 2023 and the minimum wage hour requirements for qualifying for Social Security benefits. Understanding […]

Social Security Disability Benefits for Renal Cancer

What started as a nagging pain at the base of one side of the spine has turned into terrible pain that would not go away. An otherwise insatiable hunger has been restricted to sporadic nibbling at family gatherings. You finally make an appointment with your doctor, who refers you to a kidney specialist. The terrible news […]

SSDI for Ischemic Heart Disease

Since applying for Social Security disability benefits can be a difficult process, a disability attorney or advocate may increase your chances of being awarded benefits by helping accurately and favorably complete the complex paperwork, ensuring that all deadlines are met, and providing you with representation at a hearing.  Ischemic Heart Disease: Causes and SymptomsIschemic cardiomyopathy, […]

Mitral Valve Prolapse and SSDI

A leaky heart valve does not entitle you to disability benefits. However, having a mitral valve prolapse or leaky heart may grant you disability benefits if they match with certain clauses for Heart Disease in the SSA’s Blue Book of Impairments.  Mitral valve prolapse is a relatively common condition that affects the mitral valve of […]