August 6, 2015
Dispelling Common Social Security Disability Myths
Social Security Disability Insurance, sometimes also known as SSDI, is a Social Security program that pays out monthly benefits to individuals who become disabled before they retire from their jobs or are unable to work due to an injury or disability. In order to qualify for the SSDI program, individuals must have worked for a…
March 7, 2014
Social Security Benefits for the Mentally Ill
The Social Security Administration (SSA) recognizes certain conditions leading to significant impairment. These impairments prevent a person from doing his job or from accomplishing substantial gainful activity (SGA). Such conditions include certain physical conditions such as back and neck conditions, heart conditions, lung ailments, anxiety disorders, Diabetes, Arthritis and Lupus, among others. The Disability Determination…
March 6, 2014
Understanding the Compassionate Allowance Program
According to the Social Security Administration (SSA), “Compassionate Allowances (CAL) are a way of quickly identifying diseases and other medical conditions that invariably qualify under the Listing of Impairments based on minimal objective medical information (i).” This program is designed to help people who have the most serious disabilities attain benefits quickly and easily. Specifically,…
March 5, 2014
The Rate of Approval for Social Security Disability and SSI Decisions
The Social Security disability and Social Security income application process is usually a lengthy one. Most of these claims are denied at some point during the three levels of the process (initial, reconsideration, and hearing). You may find yourself wondering what are the approval rate for Social Security benefit claims. The truth is that approval…
March 13, 2013
Social Security Disability Benefits for Warwick Residents
By the Warwick Lawyers from d’Oliveira & Associates. Warwick is the second largest city in the state of Rhode Island with a population of 82,672 residents. Many of these residents rely on some form of social security benefits. In fact, more than 62 million Americans receive social security benefits each month. In Rhode Island, almost…
March 6, 2013
Woonsocket, RI Social Security Lawyer: Difference between SSI & SSDI
The Social Security Disability Act was created with the primary objective of ensuring that no American suffers financial ruin if rendered unable to work due to any disability. It is meant to assist individuals when they need the benefits the most. In 1969, President Nixon added the Supplemental Security Income program. The procedure may be…
September 19, 2012
Newport Social Security Lawyer: Do I Need an Attorney to Appeal?
Obtaining social security disability insurance is a tedious and complicated process. The Social Security Administration (SSA) receives millions of claims for Social Security benefits. Most of these applications get denied. Even for those who were lucky enough to receive disability benefits, the payments may also cease at any point. During such instances, you need to know…
September 19, 2012
What’s the Difference Between SSD and SSI?
Social Security Administration (SSA) offers the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) to workers who have medical disabilities. While they are both offered by the Federal government, and are based on an individual’s disability, these two programs differ. SSDI is an insurance program that pays benefits to disabled or blind…
August 15, 2012
Social Security and Autoimmune Disorders
Autoimmune diseases are any of several different diseases that can cause a response from the body that turns on some of the most important functions of the body. Often times with autoimmune diseases, the body can make a mistake when it attempts to determine what is a foreign body that ought to be attacked by…
August 15, 2012
Bipolar Disorder and Social Security Disability Benefits
Bipolar disorder is classified by “mood swings,” which are rapid changes in periods of extreme happiness followed by periods of extreme sadness and depression. This disease is an emotional disorder that involves a severe mood disturbance. This disease was previously known as manic-depressive disorder in which the person experiences periods of extreme happiness that are…