What You Do in Your Spare Time Matters When Trying to Get Social Security Disability
What you do in your spare time matters when trying to get Social Security disability. The big question when trying to get Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and/or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits is whether you can work a full-time job. So why does the Social Security Administration (SSA) care what you do in your […]
Will My Doctor Testify at My Social Security Disability Hearing?
Will my doctor testify at my Social Security disability hearing? It is very rare that a treating physician will take the time to appear at your hearing. Unless you have a personal relationship with your physician, you will probably find it very difficult to convince your doctor to attend a hearing. I have found that […]
Torn Rotator Cuffs and Your Social Security Disability Benefits
Torn rotator cuffs and your Social Security disability benefits. A torn rotator cuff can not only be painful, but can limit your ability to lift, push, pull, and reach. Your capacity to work can be greatly diminished, especially when the arm affected is your dominant upper extremity. It is hard to imagine there are many jobs […]
How Much Will My Social Security Disability Payments Be?
How much will my Social Security disability payments be? This is a question I hear very often. It is an important question, but not one that is easily answered until you win your claim. There are many factors that go into calculating your disability payments from the Social Security Administration. It is important to remember there […]
How Much Will My Social Security Disability Payments Be?
How much will my Social Security disability payments be? This is a question I hear very often. It is an important question, but not one that is easily answered until you win your claim. There are many factors that go into calculating your disability payments from the Social Security Administration. It is important to remember there […]
Social Security Disability Benefits Because You Have Difficulties Concentrating and Focusing
Are you able to Social Security disability benefits because you have difficulties concentrating and focusing? Problems with concentration and focus can have a huge impact on keeping a job. While employers do have some tolerance for a worker to be off task, there is a limit to what they will allow. Excessive time off task […]
Social Security Disability Benefits Because You Have Difficulties Concentrating and Focusing
Are you able to Social Security disability benefits because you have difficulties concentrating and focusing? Problems with concentration and focus can have a huge impact on keeping a job. While employers do have some tolerance for a worker to be off task, there is a limit to what they will allow. Excessive time off task […]
Your Heart Condition and Social Security Disability
Your heart condition and Social Security disability. Just the thought of suffering a severe heart condition can be alarming and cause anxiety. After all, a severe heart condition can cause many disabling symptoms or even death. If you or someone you know is unable to work due to a heart condition, it is probably in […]
Amputation and Social Security Disability Benefits
Amputation and Social Security disability benefits. If you have an amputation, you could be eligible for Social Security Disability benefits if your limitations prevent you from working. Having a finger or toe amputated causes different limitations than having a foot, hand, leg, or arm amputated. Therefore, Social Security does not automatically find a person disabled […]
Amputation and Social Security Disability Benefits
Amputation and Social Security disability benefits. If you have an amputation, you could be eligible for Social Security Disability benefits if your limitations prevent you from working. Having a finger or toe amputated causes different limitations than having a foot, hand, leg, or arm amputated. Therefore, Social Security does not automatically find a person disabled […]