Are you eligible for SSDI if you have dual citizenships?
With the onset of technology, open networking sites and the world becoming a global village more people fall in love and marry with citizens of other nationalities. Many people move homes to settle in with their partners in their resident countries. Good news is, the US Social Security Administration has partnered with many countries on […]
Would I be able to return to work if I become better after a few years of disability on SSDI
Going to a long vacation, taking off from work may be most people’s ideal lifestyles. But it becomes a burden when you can’t go to work due to a mild or severe disability. Work gives you a purpose, a direction of something to look forward to and do your contribution to the society. But what […]
20 common medical conditions in the SSA disability Blue Book
After going through the vigorous steps of evaluating your eligibility for disability claims under Substantial Gainful Activity, SGA, the social security administration, SSA then forwards your claims to the Disability Determination Services, DDS, also a state agency. The DDS determines the severity of your disability through either a careful examination of your medical reports or […]
How to know if you qualify for SSDI or SSI?
SSDI claims are a taxed payroll federally run insurance program that grants cash payments to unemployable individuals with severe disability. If you’re an individual who paid significant social security taxes on his wages, for atleast 5 – 10 years then you would be eligible (aka disability) to apply for SSDI. The supplemental security income, SSI […]
How the SSA would determine your SSDI eligibility if you are self employed
The Social Security Disability Insurance is a very vigorously awarded insurance claim program run directly under the Federal Rule. At the time of writing this article, the SSDI claims alone have helped lower the poverty levels in the US from 40% to under 6% since 1938. However, each year only 20% of the applications for […]
SSDI for people with PTSD
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is a mild to severe mental condition that may get worse with time if left untreated. In order for you to qualify for disability with PTSD, you will need to prove your case with medical records that your condition lasted at least 24 months and interferes with your ability to perform […]
10 reasons why your SSDI application might be denied
The Social Security Disability, SSDI claims may be denied due to individual reasons in each case, but in most cases it is denied due to two basic reasons. Either your medical eligibility does not fit the disability eligibility criteria, or you did not file the application properly. There may be various other reasons why your […]
Denied SSDI. What to do?
Denied Social Security Disability might be a frightening experience for you and your family. Especially if you are the bread winner and have dependents but can’t go to work due to your disability. Although each year almost 79% of the total SSDI applications are denied, applying for social security disability in the right way may […]
Can you get social security disability for a heart condition?
Coronary heart disease refers to a narrowing of the coronary arteries, the blood vessels that supply oxygen and blood to the heart. These arteries are responsible for supplying oxygen rich blood to the whole body. Failure to do so may be because of plaque causing the arteries to become narrower or blocked in some cases. […]
3 things to make sure before moving out of US to claim your SSDI
Moving out of country for jobs, relationship, marriage or business is not uncommon as it used to. Many people prefer to live and travel freely as the world is more connected as a global village today. But people with disability may have some inhibitions when moving to another country. The good news, however, is if […]