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Is My Depression a Disability? Depression is a common mental health condition and is not always disabling. When the Social Security Administration (SSA) considers a Social Security disability (SSD) claim based on depression, they are looking to see whether your...
Social Security has two types of benefits for disabled people. The first is for people who have worked for a certain number of years. These are disability insurance benefits or SSDI benefits. The second is a needs-based benefit. It is for people who...
Does My Depression Qualify Me for SSD? The short answer to this question is “maybe.” The Social Security Administration (SSA) does recognize depression as a possible cause of disability. Millions of Americans suffer from depression, with symptoms including (but...
Get Help Filing for Disability for Anxiety Applying for–and perhaps fighting for–Social Security disability benefits is challenging for most people. If you’re struggling with a condition like anxiety, it can be even tougher. Having the right assistance can help ensure...
Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for Social Security Disability in 2024 If you’re currently receiving Social Security disability benefits (SSD), you may have noticed that your January benefits were a bit higher than they were last year. That’s because the Social...
Navigating SSD: Dos and Don’ts Most Social Security disability claims are initially denied. While there are no guarantees, there are things you can do to increase the chances of approval. Here are some key dos and don’ts for putting together and submitting your...
Who Gets a Social Security Death Benefit? When someone receiving Social Security disability benefits (SSD) passes away, there are two types of benefits that may be paid to survivors. The first is a lump sum death benefit. This is a small, one-time payment of...
What Does It Mean When My SSD Appeal Says “Under Review”? If your Social Security disability (SSD) application was denied, you may receive an “appeal under review” letter or check the status of your appeal online and see “under review.” Many SSD applicants who aren’t...
If Someone Getting SSD Dies, Can I Get Their Benefits? Not exactly. Social Security disability benefits (SSD) are for the disabled worker, and those benefits terminate when the recipient passes away. But that doesn’t necessarily mean dependents are on their own. Here...
SSD: Rules after 60 You've probably heard that it can be difficult to get Social Security disability benefits (SSD). Most SSD applications are denied in the first round, and it can take two years or more to get through the appeals process and secure benefits. What...
How Long Do I Have to Work to Qualify for SSD? When most people think of qualifying for Social Security Disability (SSD), they think about proving that their medical condition is severe enough that they are unable to earn a living. That is a necessary part of the...
SSD Qualifications for Anxiety - Matt Sauerwald, President, Disability Help Group Matt Sauerwald is one of the nation’s top Disability Advocates. Matt has spent more than a decade helping people who are unable to work due to a disability, representing thousands of...
How Long Does it Take to Receive Long-Term Disability? Long-term disability (LTD) provides income if a disability prevents you from working if the injury was not work-related. Disability benefits for a long-term work-related injury are typically paid through workers’...
Best Tips When Appealing Your Denied Disability Claim Social Security disability (SSDI) benefits serve as an important safety net for U.S. workers who become disabled before retirement age. Unfortunately, most claims for Social Security disability benefits are...
What Evidence is Used to Decide My SSD Claim? Social Security disability benefits can provide stable income for a worker who is no longer able to work due to medical disability. But, not everyone who suffers from a medical condition is eligible for SSD benefits. If...
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