Disability can strike any person, young or old. For example, a young adult in Birmingham might be paralyzed in a car crash, or a middle-aged adult can suffer Stage four cancer. These conditions, and many others, can cause a person to be permanently unable to work....

Applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is a complicated process. In order to qualify, an applicant may need to provide evidence of many things, including past exams and evaluations, medications, diagnoses and physicians’ opinions. One question that...

There are several steps applicants for Social Security disability (SSD) benefits can take to appeal a denial of benefits. Initial applications for benefits are oftentimes denied, which does not always necessarily mean the applicant will not be able to obtain benefits,...

Many initial applications for Social Security disability benefits are denied. For that reason, disabled individuals seeking Social Security disability (SSD) benefits should be familiar with the application process so they can submit the strongest application possible....

If you have been paying into Social Security through your employer and a debilitating medical issue or injury now prevents you from returning to work, you may qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits. However, the Social Security Administration uses...

You received approval for your recent application for Social Security Disability benefits. How long should you expect to remain eligible?  The Social Security Administration describes scenarios that may end your benefits eligibility. Know how long to expect to receive...

Social security disability benefits can be the difference in whether you can provide for your needs after suffering a life-changing injury in Alabama. At some point during your recovery, you may feel the urge to return to work. Knowing under what conditions this is...

Millions of Americans will file for SSDI benefits every year, and the SSA will deny most of them after reviewing their applications. However, a determination of ineligibility does not necessarily mean that a person is ineligible for benefits. Many claimants can...

Supplemental Security Income is a type of benefit that the Social Security Administration pays under specific circumstances. It is a seperate program from Social Security Disability. If you want to know if you qualify, sometimes the only way to be sure is to go...

What do you do if your Social Security application meets with denial? The answer is different for everybody. However, there is one thing you should probably not do. Do not give up until you have an opportunity to confirm what is happening in your unique situation. Of...