Social Security Disability

Over the years, more people have come to understand the true impact of mental health on one's total well-being. While only physical ailments and disorders got recognition for benefits at first, this is no longer the case. However, not every mental health issue will...

As a worker in the Pennsylvania gas, mining or quarrying sector, you may take home a higher paycheck than people employed in other sectors. However, your job may also put you at risk for a broad range of conditions and illnesses, particularly those that affect the...

When most people think about disability benefits, physical disabilities often come to mind first. But these days, employers and employees alike have a greater awareness of the true impact mental disorders can have on someone's ability to work. But can you get benefits...

If you suffer from a disability that prevents you from working in your previous job or one that is similar, you may be eligible for disability benefits through Social Security. However, applying for these benefits and gaining approval can take months. There are...

There are multiple ways that Americans suffer from disabilities. Some persons become disabled due to a single catastrophic event or illness, and other Americans struggle with disabilities for years. The Social Security Administration (SSA) has designed the Social...

There are many programs that the Social Security Administration runs outside of the traditional “Social Security payments” that Americans can access after retirement. Two of the most well-known of these programs are Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social...

It is not always easy to obtain Social Security Disability Insurance from the U.S. Social Security Administration. The application process requires time and patience, and for many applicants, it winds up also requiring an appeal. If the administration has already...

For people who sustain injuries at work and cannot go back because of it, applying for Social Security disability payments may be a good option. Unfortunately, bills do not stop coming in just because an injury occurs. Without some form of income, this situation can...