Many people who apply for Social Security Disability Insurance in Pennsylvania find the application process to be long and arduous. The U.S. Social Security Administration often faces delays in processing SSDI claims. If you are having a hard time getting by in the...
The general requirement to qualify for Social Security Disability benefits is that you have a medical condition that will be permanent or lead to your death. The Social Security Administration has files on every type of disorder or illness imaginable. Its disability...
The Social Security Administration has two methods to screen disability applications for fast-track approvals. As noted on SSA.gov, the first method uses a computer model to identify conditions eligible for expedited processing. The Quick Disability Determinations...
Qualifying for Social Security Disability benefits is not the easiest thing to do. The Social Security Administration has very strict rules and guidelines to be able to receive these benefits. Part of the requirements is proving you have a qualifying medical...
Debilitating respiratory illnesses that prevent you from working may qualify you to receive Social Security Disability Insurance benefits. The Social Security Administration’s website notes that qualifying respiratory illnesses may include emphysema, chronic...
When a medical condition prevents individuals from working, they may qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits. As noted by Medical News Today, rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic condition that initially affects the peripheral joints. It could prevent...
Social Security benefits ensure people have access to the financial resources they need to cover basic living expenses. Because life circumstances can change drastically over short periods of time, the Social Security Administration (SSA) has also established criteria...
There are many different types of illnesses that qualify for Social Security Disability benefits. Mental disorders, such as anxiety, also often qualify you for benefits. One specific disorder you may hear about is somatic symptom disorder. According to Medline Plus,...
In the U.S., if you have a disability, you may qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits. To qualify, you cannot engage in substantial gainful activity because of a medical or mental impairment that lasts for at least 12 months. Cancer is one of the...
Going to a job every day is the reality for most Scranton area residents. Going to work is important in order to pay the bills, save money, and hang out with coworkers, along with many other reasons. But sometimes a person faces medical issues that impede their...
