The application process for Social Security Disability can be long and frustrating. While the majority of applicants are denied on their first attempt, many will also go through months or even years of hearings and appeals just to get the benefits to which they are entitled. According to recent reports,…
It is widely known that Social Security Disability benefits are often denied upon first application. This can be a frustrating reality for individuals who are unable to work and who need benefits to make ends meet. According to data provided by the Social Security Administration, the approval rate for those…
Many people do not purchase disability insurance. Disability insurance is a type of insurance policy that would provide you with income if you become sick or injured and you cannot work either temporarily or permanently. If you do not have disability insurance and you become unable to work, your only…
Charts have been circulating on the Internet recently indicating that there are “too many” Americans receiving disability benefits from the Social Security Administration. News articles have warned that the number of people receiving disability income has reached an “all-time record” and that the high number of beneficiaries could cripple the…
Disabled individuals in the United States face many challenges including unemployment rates higher than the average as well as a medical care system that can be difficult to navigate. Unfortunately, another problem that the disabled face is that there are only limited benefits programs available to provide income. Those who…
Disabled individuals face challenges in applying for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits, including a high denial rate and long waits for approval. Soon, however, they may be facing a new hurdle: The inability to get in-person help from a local field office. The Social Security Administration may be trying to…
In filing for Social Security Disability Insurance in Boston, many applicants recognize that they are going to have to produce copious amounts of medical documentation, test results and likely testimony from numerous doctors and other professionals. What few may realize is that equally important could be the testimony provided by…
A growing number of those diagnosed with severe debilitating conditions can now seek an expedited approval process for benefits through the Social Security Disability Insurance program. Among the new listed conditions granted approval for the bureaucratic fast-track: Angiosarcoma Atypical Teratoid/Rhabdoid Tumor Chronic Idiopathic Intestinal Pseudo Obstruction Coffin-Lowry Syndrome Ethesioneuroblastoma Gian…
Education and career preparation for individuals with disability is positive for our communities as well as individuals and families. According to recent reports, a Massachusetts task force is recommending that students with intellectual disabilities, including autism, be included in higher education. The panel recommends students be able to participate alongside…
A stroke can happen in seconds and even go unnoticed, but the consequences can be lasting and life-altering. If someone you love has recently suffered a stroke, you may feel overwhelmed, not sure of what steps to take next. Whether your loved one has already been released from the hospital…