What is Presumptive Disability in SSDI Claims and How Does it Work?
For those who have few assets, a low income and are disabled or blind, Social Security Income is a benefit paid monthly that can help pay the bills. To qualify as disabled, you must have a medical condition that prevents you from supporting yourself financially. Unfortunately, the process of obtaining disability payments can be long…
Do You Qualify for Disability? 5 Ways You Can Tell
The 40 million Americans who have a disability are often unable to work. Fortunately, those with disabilities can receive assistance through Social Security Disability programs. Disabled Americans may either qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) depending on their situation. But if you have a disability, how do you know if you qualify for help? These guidelines will let you…
7 Possible Reasons You Were Denied Disability
Just over 30% of people who file for disability benefits get their claims successfully approved. The rest of the applications are all denied disability for a variety of factors ranging from technical to medical. After all this, the median percentage (across the US) of those who do get accepted through reconsideration is just eight percent! If…
5 Mistakes to Avoid Preparing for Your Social Security Disability Appeal
Filing for social security benefits can be a daunting task. Making it more daunting is the high probability you will get denied. Preliminary claims have a denial rate of 67%, while reconsiderations – which are the first step in a disability appeal in Washington – have an increased rate of 87%. However, with the right guidelines to follow,…