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Should You Collect Unemployment While Filing for Disability? When you initially file for Social Security Disability benefits, you probably know that you might have a bit of a wait ahead of you. While some health conditions do allow for quicker processing and approvals, many Disability claimants wait for months or even years before their applications […]

Social Security Disability for Cancer Patients If you’ve been diagnosed with cancer and are now pursuing treatment, you have likely discovered just how limiting life can feel during this time. Many patients with cancer find themselves unable to work during treatment, and even for a period of time afterward. That’s why various forms of cancer

What is an ABLE Account and How is It Used? One of the primary reasons applicants are often denied SSI benefits, or lose those benefits at some point after gaining them, is due to resource limits. Individuals (or their legal guardian, if a minor) are limited to $2,000 worth of countable resources, including savings for

Does Every Social Security Disability Case Get Appealed? If you’re just beginning to apply for Social Security Disability, or you’re waiting to hear from the Administration, you might be wondering about your odds of an approval. A common myth states that everyone is denied on their first try, and that you will always have to

Is There a ‘Fast Track’ to Social Security Disability? When you first began applying for Social Security Disability benefits, you might have heard that there is a “fast track” for approvals. But what is that, exactly? How do you get on it? And how is the process different? Compassionate Allowances. The “fast track” people often

Disability System Faces Enormous Backlog of Cases If you’ve been waiting for years to see your Social Security disability claim approved, you’re not alone: Over one million cases are currently backlogged in the system, waiting for appeals. The reasons for this backlog vary, but most come down to the following factors. Increased caution regarding fraud.

Submitting Adequate Medical Evidence for Social Security Disability We know that more than half of Social Security Disability claims are denied at the initial stage. The reasons behind these denials can vary, but insufficient medical evidence is frequently the culprit. Remember, the Social Security Administration needs full information not only on your disabling condition, but

Social Security Disability Case Re-Evaluations Once your Social Security disability case is approved, you will begin to receive monthly benefits and eligibility for Medicaid (Medi-Cal here in California). However, these benefits are not guaranteed for life. From time to time Social Security will review your case to be sure you are still eligible for the

Social Security Disability and Back Pain If you suffer from chronic back pain, whether due to an injury, accumulated stress over time, or any other medical condition, at some point you may begin to consider filing for Social Security disability benefits. After all, back pain can interfere with your ability to perform at your job,

Social Security Disability: Don’t Make This Common Mistake If you find yourself needing to file for Social Security disability benefits, the application process can seem like a confusing maze. There are many small errors that, even though common, can cause your application to be denied. One of these common mistakes is the failure to disclose