If you live in Pennsylvania and the Social Security Administration (SSA) has denied your Social Security Disability (SSD) claim for a workplace injury, you still have options available. Following some steps can help you navigate the appeal process and improve your...
Social Security Disability Benefits For Injuries
Can you get Social Security Disability for broken bones?
Working in some occupations can risk injury, including breaking one or more bones. Sometimes a broken bone does not turn out to be serious, and you recover within days. Unfortunately, some workers suffer serious bone injuries and aftereffects arising from their...
What limitations from a brain injury qualify for SSD?
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...
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...