Can I Qualify for Social Security Disability Benefits for a Speech Disorder?
A speech disorder can have far-reaching consequences for many people. Not only can it impact your personal life, but it may also hurt job performance. Depending on the type of employment you have, a speech disorder may seriously impact your ability to communicate with co-workers and customers. If you suffer from a speech disorder that […]
Read MoreWill Refusing Surgery Affect Your Disability Claim?
If you apply for Social Security Disability benefits, the Social Security Administration (SSA) will want to see that you have been seeing a doctor consistently and following his or her prescribed treatment. Part of your treatment may include undergoing surgery to help improve your condition. If you refuse to have the operation, your disability claim […]
Read MoreCan You Obtain Disability Benefits After Knee-Replacement Surgery?
Knee-replacement surgery is a common surgical procedure to help reduce pain and improve mobility to a knee damaged by arthritis. Although most people are able to make a full recovery after undergoing this type of surgery, some people may become disabled due to knee-replacement complications. These complications may include persistent knee pain, implant failure, infection, […]
Read MoreWill You Be Required to Testify at Your SSD Hearing?
In most cases, the answer is yes. You may be required to testify at your Social Security Disability (SSD) hearing. Your testimony will be crucial to your disability claim. You have a chance to explain how your medical condition has affected your ability to work and perform daily tasks before an administrative law judge. Not […]
Read MoreCan You Obtain Disability Benefits for a Crush Injury?
Many types of physical impairments may qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Social Security Income (SSI). This includes crush injuries. A crush injury to the hands and fingers can cause stiffness, decreased movement, a weakened grip and an inability to bend your fingers. This can make it hard to maintain substantially gainful employment […]
Read MoreWatching What You Say at a Social Security Disability Hearing
Disability hearings in front of an administrative law judge (ALJ) are less formal than traditional courtroom hearings. However, these hearings should be taken seriously because they determine whether or not you meet the Social Security’s definition of being disabled. What you say to the ALJ at the hearing is likely to be an important factor […]
Read MoreCan You Obtain Disability Benefits for Long COVID?
Anyone who has had COVID-19 could potentially be diagnosed with Long COVID, regardless of the severity of your bout with the virus. Long COVID is a broad term for symptoms that continue long after the initial COVID-19 infection. However, not all people diagnosed with Long COVID or post-COVID syndrome may be eligible for Social Security […]
Read MoreHow to Prepare for Questions Asked at a Disability Benefits Hearing
When you apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplement Security Income (SSI) benefits, the Social Security Administration (SSA), your initial application may be denied. In fact, many applicants are denied at first and their applications are not approved until they attend a hearing. To help you prepare for this hearing, we have compiled […]
Read MoreCan I Obtain Disability Benefits for Tendinitis?
When the tendons (the connective tissues between the muscles and bones) become inflamed, it can result in serious chronic pain. Tendinitis is often caused by repetitive movement over an extended period. This condition can make it hard to work due to its symptoms and related complications. If you have suffered from tendinitis for at least […]
Read MoreWill Doing Seasonal Work Affect Eligibility for Social Security Disability Benefits?
Many people take on seasonal work to earn extra income, develop or strengthen an existing job skill or ease back into the workforce. Seasonal work is not just reserved for the holiday season or for in-person positions. Working a seasonal job, however, may affect your eligibility for Social Security Disability benefits. Generally, being employed could […]
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