Key Considerations for the Evaluation of an Initial Social Security Disability Denial Letter
Key considerations for the evaluation of an initial Social Security disability denial letter. For a disability claimant, there is nothing more frustrating than receiving that initial denial letter from the Social Security Administration (SSA) after applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Despite this frustration, it is important for a […]
How Do I Choose the Day I Say I Became Disabled with the Social Security Administration?
How do I choose the day I say I became disabled with the Social Security Administration? When filing your Social Security disability claim, the Social Security Administration (SSA) will ask you the date on which you believe you became disabled. The SSA refers to this as your Alleged Onset Date (AOD). When you choose this […]
Neck Pain and Social Security Disability Benefits
When thinking of spinal pain, people typically think of the back or lumbar area. However, the cervical spine can also create pain and limitations that prevent an individual from working. The cervical region consists of seven vertebrae numbered C1 through C7. Injuries or degeneration of this area can require therapy, injections, and even major surgeries […]
When Does Your Eligibility For Social Security Disability Insurance End?
Many of my clients ask questions about their eligibility for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). Like many other insurance programs, there is a date when your coverage expires, and you must prove to the provider (in this case, Social Security) that the claim occurred before the insurance has ended. With SSDI, that date is based […]
When Does Your Eligibility For Social Security Disability Insurance End?
Many of my clients ask questions about their eligibility for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). Like many other insurance programs, there is a date when your coverage expires, and you must prove to the provider (in this case, Social Security) that the claim occurred before the insurance has ended. With SSDI, that date is based […]
Are You Considering an Initial Application for Social Security Disability Benefits?
Starting an initial application for Social Security Disability benefits can be a daunting task. First, you must determine which program or programs you may be eligible for. Several different programs make up Social Security Disability. The two main programs are Retirement Survivor Disability Insurance (RSDI or SSDI) benefits and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. Both […]