Will My Disability Benefits Stop If My Medical Condition Heals on Its Own?
Disability benefits provide financial support to people who are unable to work because of a serious medical condition. You may be able to continue receiving these benefits if you meet the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) eligibility criteria. But what happens if your medical condition improves or heals on its own? In these instances, your continued […]
Read MoreCan You Apply for Disability Benefits for a Mental Illness?
If you have been diagnosed with a mental illness that prevents you from working, you may be eligible for disability benefits. However, disability claims for mental disorders can be harder to prove compared to claims for physical impairments. Many people who apply for benefits for a mental illness are often denied. To improve your chances […]
Read MoreShould I Appeal an Unfavorable Disability Hearing Decision to the Appeals Council?
If you receive an unfavorable decision after your disability hearing with an administrative law judge (ALJ), you may be able to appeal your claim to the Appeals Council. You must generally appeal 60 days from the date you receive the ALJ’s decision. The SSA will assume that you received the decision in five days from […]
Read MoreDo Disability Recipients Automatically Qualify for Medicare and Medicaid?
If the Social Security Administration (SSA) grants you disability benefits, you may at some point qualify for Medicare or Medicaid health care coverage. Individuals receiving disability benefits are either unable to work or are not working enough hours to be eligible for health insurance from their employer. Qualifying for Medicare or Medicaid will depend on […]
Read MoreIs it Possible to Obtain Disability and Unemployment Benefits?
The short answer is yes. It is possible to get Social Security Disability benefits while you are receiving other types of government benefits. However, it is important to understand how these programs interact with one another and the impact they could potentially have on your disability claim. Unemployment benefits provide temporary income to unemployed workers. […]
Read MoreHow Can I Qualify for Social Security Disability for Arthritis?
Arthritis can be a painful and debilitating condition to live with. Many people who suffer from this condition are unable to perform their jobs and function on a day-to-day basis due to the pain and limited mobility that arthritis can cause. If your arthritis is severe enough that it prevents you from being able to […]
Read MoreHow Do I Check the Status on a Pending Social Security Disability Claim?
It can take some time for the Social Security Administration (SSA) to make a decision on your disability claim. During this time period, you may have questions about your pending claim. Fortunately, there are a number of ways to check your claim’s status, depending on the stage your disability claim is in. Our Green Bay Social […]
Read MoreCan I Receive Social Security Disability and Worker’s Compensation?
The short answer is yes. You can get Social Security Disability (SSD) and worker’s comp benefits due to a work accident or work-related medical condition. However, if you receive both benefits at the same time, one of these benefits will be offset or reduced. The Social Security Administration (SSA) places a monthly limit on how […]
Read MoreConditions That May Expedite Approval for Social Security Disability
Did you know that certain conditions may automatically qualify a claimant for Social Security Disability? The Social Security Administration’s (SSA) Compassionate Allowances program helps severely disabled individuals avoid the lengthy claims process that can take several months to more than a year. The program provides expedited processing for serious medical conditions under an SSA impairment […]
Read MoreHow Does Substantial Gainful Activity Impact Disability Benefits?
One of the criteria to determine if you are disabled is to evaluate whether you can perform substantial gainful activity (SGA). The Social Security Administration (SSA) wants to know if the work you do results in earning income that exceeds a certain amount every month. If your condition affects your ability to earn more than […]
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