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...
Social Security Disability
Qualifying for social security disability payments
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...
The effect of returning to work on your SSD benefits
Despite the setbacks of your disability, you may find yourself holding onto the hope that you can return to work someday in Pennsylvania. But what about your SSD benefits? Does returning to work mean you can no longer receive support even if your disability continues...
Disability benefits for developmental delays
In the immediate aftermath of a birth of a new child in Pennsylvania, your excitement over your new arrival is likely so great that the expenses associated with caring for a new dependent probably do not register in your mind. Yet that may quickly change should your...
Can you get disability benefits for mental health?
Pennsylvania residents like you may have fine physical health. But you need more than just your physical health to function on a day to day basis. If your mental health struggles, you may not enjoy the same level of functionality that other working adults have. In...
What conditions does the SSA fast-track for benefits?
You suffered an injury that you believe qualifies for Social Security Disability Insurance in Pennsylvania, but it could go further than that. Could your injury qualify for a fast-tracked decision from the Social Security Administration? AARP explores conditions and...
Obtaining review of the denial of a claim for SSDI benefits
One of the harsh facts of life faced by many residents of Scranton who seek Social Security Disability Insurance benefits is that most such claims are denied. The initial denial of an SSDI claim does not mean that the claim is forever rejected. Instead, the initial...
The effect of workers’ comp settlements on SSD benefits
Many Social Security Disability claimants started out as workers’ compensation claimants. They were injured in some way on the job, filed a workers’ compensation claim, and have been receiving medical treatment through that claim. However, it is not uncommon for an...
Qualifying for disability benefits in Pennsylvania
If you have a medical condition or illness that prevents you from working, you should consider applying for disability benefits. Before your file your claim, you will need to make sure you qualify for benefits in the first place. If you have worked jobs that were...
Apply for both SSD and workers’ compensation
Many people in the Scranton area get hurt or sick while on the job. Many others suffer from disabilities of various types and need assistance from the Social Security Administration in the form of disability benefits. However, among these people, there will be a...