Social Security Disability

If you’re considering applying for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits, it’s natural to have questions about the process. You may think you won’t qualify for them, if you don’t have much of a work history of your own. But there are circumstances where you can...

On its face, the Social Security disability claims process seems straightforward. You submit documentation that shows that you are, in fact, disabled, and you’re given compensation as a result, right? That’s sort of how it works, but the process is much more...

Considering how difficult it can be to obtain disability benefits to begin with, having your benefits reviewed can make for an anxious time. Will you lose your benefits? What’s the purpose of the review, anyway? How often can you expect your benefits to be reviewed?...

Mental illness, such as bipolar disorder, depression or schizophrenia, can be as disabling as the loss of a limb. People who suffer from these conditions are frequently unable to work, and they often wonder if they are eligible for Social Security Disability Insurance...

Work history can have a significant impact on eligibility for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits. Unfortunately, many workers become disabled before reaching retirement ages. Applicants for SSD benefits should be familiar with the work history requirement for...

Many residents of the Birmingham area work at jobs which can be physically demanding, meaning that they are more prone to injuries which can sideline the person from being able to work for years or even permanently. Many other workers in Alabama are frequently exposed...

Suffering from a disabling injury or illness is challenging for any individual in Alabama and elsewhere. This is especially true when this situation causes one to be unable to work. The inability to work because of a disability is likely to present financial, mental...

It can feel overwhelming to receive a denial of Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits when you are desperately in need of help to support your day-to-day needs. For that reason, applicants for SSD benefits who have received a denial of benefits should be familiar...

Social Security Disability Insurance benefits provides vital financial support to someone who has a disability and cannot work. Their family members may also qualify for benefits. SSDI Workers are eligible for Social Security Disability if they worked and paid Social...

You may have been receiving Social Security disability benefits for a while due to a disabling health condition. The time may come where your health improves and you want to return to work, but you do not want to lose your SSD benefits if things do not work out....