Millions of people apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) every single year. However, less than half of these applicants manage to successfully get the benefits they apply for. So why exactly might your disability application be denied, and what can you do if it happens to you? Continue reading “Why Might Your Disability Application Be Denied?”
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Why Do Veterans Not Get Treated For PTSD?
People who served in the military are at a substantially higher risk of developing post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, than the general population. Despite this, however, a large number of veterans who suffer from this psychological disorder never get treated for it, or put off treatment for years. Why do veterans not get treated for PTSD, and what can be done to help them?
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SSDI “Work Credits” and Why They Matter
If you or someone you love has applied for Social Security Disability Insurance, or SSDI, you may have heard about “work credits.” These credits are not always well-understood, but are an important part of the criteria you must meet to apply for these disability benefits. But what exactly are work credits in the context of SSDI benefits, and why might they matter to you?
Five Reasons to Appeal Your VA Disability Claim
If you are a veteran of the US military and you are suffering from a physical or psychological disability, you can apply for disability benefits through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). However, even if your disability claim is denied, you may still be able to appeal and get the benefits you deserve. Here are five reasons to consider appealing your VA disability claim:
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Five Common Mistakes Seen on SSDI/SSI Applications
Millions of people apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) every year. However, less than half of those who apply actually manage to get approved, and this is often due to simple mistakes that can be avoided with a bit of care. Here are five common mistakes often seen on SSDI and SSI applications, which can lead to your application being denied:
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How Do Veterans Become Disabled Due to Their Military Service?
While it is reasonable to believe that many disabled veterans are injured due to combat, the fact of the matter is that, even during wartime, combat injuries represent only a fraction of the potential dangers that military personnel may face. Even veterans who never see a day of combat may nevertheless find themselves severely harmed due to their experiences in the military, even if it is not immediately clear how. Here are just some of the more common ways that veterans may become disabled due to their military service:
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Who Can Qualify For SSDI?
Social Security Disability Insurance, or SSDI for short, is a program that millions of Americans get assistance from every year. However, many more people apply for SSDI benefits than actually receive it, because they do not meet the requirements to qualify for the program. But who exactly can qualify for SSDI benefits, and how do you know if you qualify?
When Can a Psychological Disability Be a Service-Related Disability?
If you are a veteran of the US armed forces, you are entitled to obtain disability benefits if you are suffering from a disability that is related to your military service. This includes psychological problems that are related to your time spent in the military. But when exactly might a psychological disability be considered a service-related disability for the purposes of obtaining VA benefits?
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How Do You Know if You Are Under the SSI Income Limit?
If you want to apply for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) through the Social Security Administration (SSA), you will need to meet certain strict criteria. This includes making sure that your monthly income falls below a specific threshold, known as the income limit. But how do you know if you fall under the SSI income limit, and what happens if you exceed that limit?
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Service-Related Disabilities: What You Need to Know
If you served in the military, there is a chance that you may have heard of the term “service-related disability.” This idea is a critical concept to understand if you are looking to apply for disability benefits through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). But what exactly is a service-related disability, and why might it matter if you are applying for veteran disability benefits?
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