Social Security Disability Information Center

How Much Will My Social Security Disability Payment Be?

May 25, 2021

How much will my Social Security disability payment be? The amount of monthly Social Security disability payments can vary greatly from person to person. There are two distinct disability programs that pay monthly benefits. Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is a program where workers who pay federal taxes may be entitled to payments if they […]

Attending College While Applying for Social Security Disability Benefits

May 3, 2021

Attending college while applying for Social Security disability benefits. You or someone you know may be applying for Social Security disability benefits while attending college. People living with disabilities may attend college for several reasons. You may want to try to learn new skills to find employment consistent with your limitations, or you may want […]

Things You Can Do to Help in Your Social Security Disability Claim

November 30, 2020

There are things you can do that may enhance your ability to win your Social Security disability claim. If you are just sitting back hoping the Social Security Administration (SSA) is going to find you disabled, you may be in for an unfavorable outcome. You should be proactive in your claim and if you need […]

Why Did the Judge at My Social Security Disability Hearing Care So Much About My Past Work?

September 4, 2020

Why did the judge at my Social Security disability hearing care so much about my past work? There is a lot going on at a Social Security disability hearing, and most of it is going to be information you have never heard before. The way an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) analyzes your disability claim is […]

Receiving Social Security Disability if You Have Difficulty Standing

August 31, 2020

Receiving Social Security disability if you have difficulty standing. If you are experiencing problems standing, you may be entitled to Social Security disability benefits. There may be a variety of reasons that impact your ability to stand. These can include back pain, knee pain, foot pain, lower extremity swelling, and many other reasons. When the […]

Does Bipolar Disorder Qualify Me for Social Security Disability?

August 7, 2020

Have you filed an application for Social Security Disability due to Bipolar Disorder? If you have applied, or you are thinking about applying, there are things you should know about how the Social Security Administration (SSA) will examine your claim for disability. Mental health claims can be difficult to prove compared to physical disability claims. […]