The Social Security Administration (SSA) runs both the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) under the Federal programs. The disability guidelines stated by the SSA are the same for both the programs which is stated in the Blue Book. An American who qualifies the federal definition of disability stated in the Blue Book automatically becomes eligible for applying for social security to the SSA. However, the similarities between the two programs end here. While SSI is a need-based program allotted to the disabled people who need financial assistance t ..read more

63 million Americans are on the receiving end of Social Security as their major source of income as retirees. The vast majority of retired workers receive a monthly check depending on the level and type of their disability as determined by the SSA. This means every 1 in 6 Americans is dependent on their Social Security income benefits for basic survival. As important as the Social Security seems, it is not the same as it used to be. Yet, it doesn’t mean that it is not better – in fact, each year, the Social Security Administration adjusts the AIME to regulate their income benefits with the ong ..read more

The SSA’s listings for kidney diseases include many subsections in different categories including kidney cancer, cancers of the urinary tract or reproductive tract, and chronic renal problems requiring dialysis etc. However, meeting a diagnosis is not necessarily enough to qualify you for the SSDI benefits. You will need to convince the agency that the limitations caused by your particular urinary disorder, kidney issue, or problem with reproductive organ make it impossible for you to work. Read on to find out how you can get SSDI or SSI disability benefits for these conditions. Medical Limita ..read more

Anxiety disorders triggered by an accident or trauma are classified as Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, PTSD. The SSA classifies PTSD as Trauma and Stress Related disorder under the neurological disorder listings. Experiencing trauma doesn’t necessarily end up magnified as PTSD for all; However, for some, this could worsen and last a long time and sometimes the symptoms become so severe that they affect a person’s daily cognitive and adaptive functioning. PTSD is also sometimes referred to as ‘battle fatigue’, ‘shell shock’ and ‘post traumatic stress syndrome’. However, PTSD does not only affec ..read more

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is a chronic neuropsychiatric condition characterized with an inability to focus attention and complete action. It occurs in both children and adults and is accompanied by restlessness and impulsive behavior. ADHD symptoms may range from mild to severe, hence impacting a person’s ability to perform substantial gainful activity, SGA at work. Examples of disorders the SSA analyzes based on or related to ADHD include social anxiety disorder, panic disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, agoraphobia and obsessive compulsive disorder. There are three kinds o ..read more

The SSA does not have a specific Blue Book listing for migraines, however, that doesn’t mean you can’t qualify for disability benefits based on chronic migraines. You would be required to show evidence that the migraine is serious enough to hinder your ability for cognitive functioning or your ability to perform substantial gainful activity, SGA. Most headaches would not qualify for disability benefits. However, if you are among those people who suffer from lengthy episodes of chronic migraines lasting days or even weeks, hindering your cognitive functioning abilities, then you may qualify for ..read more

Seeing a loved one or yourself suffering might be challenging in itself, however, that if combined with the financial burden can make it even difficult to cope with the burden of cancer as a disease. As Martin Luther King once said, ‘Where a man stands in comfort and convenience doesn’t matter, what matters is where he stands at times of challenge and controversy’. The SSA is aware of the emotional turmoil and financial burden that comes with cancer, therefore they have included the longest listing of impairments under a separate section for cancer that deals with almost all kinds of cancer(s ..read more

A number of cancer survivors undergo an unfortunate loss of weakened body systems which may quite often cause temporary or permanent problems in adaptive functioning. At times, these complications or relapsing side effects may not come for years after having successfully treated your cancer. In this case, it is important to keep all medical evidence documented for at least last 2 years to be able to qualify for disability benefits on lasting effects or side effects of cancer. When you are able to reproduce long term disabling effects of your anti cancer treatments, it may be easier to qualify ..read more

The Social Security Administration does not provide disability benefits for all types of cancer, however, if your child's disability is listed in the Social Security's Blue Book of Impairments or qualifies the SSI Disability you may be provided benefits to cover the costs of most of the disease expenses. Hearing the news that your child has been diagnosed with cancer can be devastating enough. Unfortunately, in order for your child to be qualified under SSDI benefits he/she will have to meet all of the criteria for social security’s basic disability requirements under SSA.  You can read more o ..read more

Most people go to panic modes when they get their disability applications denied - However, most people do not realize that denied disability benefits could be appealed within the six months of denial with a 35% chance of getting your disability benefits approved at some level of appeal. Read on to find out how! Social Security Disability Insurance is a Social Security tax fund under which individuals with enough work credits and history qualify. Applicants who qualify under SSDI should have paid social security taxes to qualify under SSDI. However, still applications which are not developed r ..read more