Generally, if a person works, he or she cannot collect Social Security Disability benefits. However, what if the person’s husband or wife works? If a person with a disability’s husband or wife has a job, does that mean you cannot collect disability benefits? Could I Be Denied Disability Benefits If My Spouse Works? It depends on whether you collect Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI). SSDI is not a need-based program. Therefore, your husband or wife’s income will not impact your SSDI benefits. However, if the question is “does my spo ..read more

Applying for Social Security Disability insurance (SSDI) is a long and complicated process. It involves a lot of forms, a lot of medical records and a lot of patience. But, what if you make a mistake? Then, you could wind up waiting for months to get those errors fixed. But, even worse, that mistake could get your application denied. So how can you prevent mistakes on your Social Security Disability application? Learn from these common application mistakes that could ruin a disability application and make sure not to do them. These 6 Common Mistakes Could Ruin a Disability Application Failing ..read more

Social Security benefits are extremely important for people with disabilities who are unable to work. Without these benefits, your quality of life can be drastically reduced. Unfortunately, seeking and obtaining benefits is a difficult process. There are many regulations and their interpretation will affect how government reviewers treat your claim. In some instances, a reviewer may deny some claims despite a doctor’s determination of disability and inability to work. Below, we explain why this may sometimes happen. Reason 1: There Was Not Enough Evidence The Social Security Administration&nbs ..read more

Social Security Disability benefits are a safety net for the American worker. You qualify for these benefits if you have spent at least five of the last ten years working and paying federal payroll taxes. Your hard work pays for these benefits. You cannot claim them unless you have worked, paid into the system and can no longer work due to illness or injury. However, the process for collecting the benefits can be long and complex. So, it is important that you get the process started right. Things to Consider When Filing for Social Security Disability Make a Budget – If you have to f ..read more

If you applied for Social Security Disability benefits or filed for reconsideration, then the claims examiner is the party responsible for obtaining your medical records. However, the process is different if you request a hearing before an administrative law judge (ALJ). In this case, you would be responsible for obtaining your medical records. If you have an attorney, you can give them legal permission to access the records on your behalf.  Which Medical Records Do I Need for My Disability Hearing? There are certain types of medical records you will need to obtain for ..read more

The amount of people applying for Social Security Disability benefits is going down. This is unexpected news for experts, advocates and political leaders. And though some are celebrating this change in enrollment, others are asking why. Is SSDI Enrollment Going Down? According to The New York Times, new enrollments for Social Security Disability benefits have gone down. In 2001, enrollments were at an all-time high of 2.02 million, but those numbers have fallen dramatically. Last year, there were under 1.5 million enrollments, and the downward trend seems to be continuing. The total numbe ..read more

We Explain The Psychological Evaluation In Oklahoma For Disability Benefits Psychological disorders can easily keep a person from being able to earn a living. For instance, a person with an intellectual disability may have cognitive issues that prevent them from obtaining or holding gainful employment. Fortunately, it is possible to obtain benefits for psychological conditions. Read below to learn more about the psychological evaluation in Oklahoma for disability benefits. The Social Security Administration (SSA) must obtain evidence of your disability by contacting your physici ..read more

For one baseball fan in Kansas City, Missouri life has been pretty rough. She has lived with a disabling disease all her life, so a group of friendly baseball fans decided to make one of her dreams come true. They sent her to a Royal’s game. However, their good intentions have now left this woman in a desperate situation. How a GoFundMe Campaign Can Ruin Your Social Security Benefits This Kansas City Royals fan has neurofibromatosis, a rare condition that causes tumors to grow all over her body. These tumors have been a source of both physical and emotional pain for all of her life. As she was ..read more

A little girl born with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Type 1 was given two years to live. That was back in 2013, and now she is fighting to enjoy every day of life. She has managed to learn her ABCs and 123s, but her parents have made several sacrifices to give her a good life. Despite her mother’s fulltime care, this little girl’s family still struggles with the medical expenses her condition can incur. Is there any help out there for others suffering from SMA? Can You Get Social Security Benefits For Spinal Muscular Atrophy? Depending on the severity of your symptoms, a person with SMA can q ..read more

Generally, if a person works, he or she cannot collect Social Security disability benefits. However, what if the person’s husband or wife works? If a person with a disability’s husband or wife has a job, does that mean you cannot collect disability benefits? Could I Be Denied Disability Benefits If My Spouse Works? It depends on whether you collect Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI). SSDI is not a need-based program. Therefore, your husband or wife’s income will not impact your SSDI benefits. However, if the question is “does my spouse’s income af ..read more