People who have experienced a traumatic brain injury may wonder if they qualify for Social Security disability benefits. Not all brain injuries keep someone from earning a living. Like any medical problem, Social Security examines the extent to which the person...
Social Security Disability Benefits For Injuries
How to return to work while receiving disability benefits
If you are currently receiving Social Security Disability Insurance benefits, you may be wondering what happens if you decide you want to return to the workforce. Generally, once you begin making a certain amount of money, your benefits end. However, the Social...
Could an eye injury qualify you for Social Security disability benefits?
Social Security Disability is only available to those who can meet the Social Security Administration's strict definition of disability. This means that you will continue to suffer from the effects of the injury for at least 12 months and it prevents you from earning...
How does the SSA define substantial gainful activity?
When you apply for Social Security disability benefits, the Social Security Administration will assess your situation to determine if you can do substantial gainful activity. Part of qualifying for benefits is the requirement that you are unable to do SGA. But it...
Does returning to work mean your SSD benefits end?
Knowing that you cannot work for the foreseeable future may cause uncertainty. Social security disability benefits can provide a great deal of relief when you experience an unexpected injury at work in Pennsylvania. When you reach a point in your recovery where you...
Permanent injuries from forklift accidents may qualify for SSDI
The Occupational Health and Safety Administration requires employers to train and monitor their forklift operators. As noted by MHLNews.com, employers could prevent 70% of powered industrial truck accidents by properly training their employees. As noted by OSHA,...
How can disability benefits increase?
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...
Is it possible to receive SSDI for a brain injury?
Sustaining a head injury can be serious. Damage to the brain can result in persistent if not permanent disabilities that affect your quality of life. Your injury may also make it impossible to sustain a steady, well-paying job. If you experience a traumatic brain...
Can I get workers’ compensation and SSD?
Workers’ compensation provides benefits related to work injuries. Social Security Disability provides benefits for long-term, serious injuries that prevent you from working. Because they both offer help when you suffer an injury, it is possible to get both benefits at...
Is an SSDI denial the end of the road?
It is incredibly common for the Social Security Administration to deny Social Security Disability benefit claims the first time. In fact, multiple denials are not uncommon because of the strict requirements the SSA sets to qualify for these benefits. Not only do you...