Missing a Consultative Exam
Missing a consultative exam will delay the processing of your claim. Brad, in San Diego, California asks “I was scheduled for a social security medical exam for my SSDI case; I was not able to … Read More
Can I Work While Applying For Disability?
YES! The Social Security Administration (SSA) will allow you to work while you are applying for, or receiving disability benefits as long as your monthly earned income does not exceed the SGA limit. Travis, from … Read More
Consultative Examination (CE)
Many people refer to a CE as a Social Security medical exam. When you apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits you may receive a letter in the … Read More
Must Have Good Medical Records
If your medical records are out of date or do not fully address your disability, you might be denied disability benefits. When you apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) … Read More
Who is the DDS Examiner?
DDS examiner is responsible for deciding if your medical condition (mental or physical) qualifies you for disability benefits. When you apply for Social Security Disability (SSD) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI), the Social Security Administration … Read More
Can VA Approval Help an SSDI claim?
It is not unusual to be approved for VA benefits while still waiting on a Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) claim or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) claim. Trevor, in El Centro, California asks “I had … Read More
Age and Disability
The DDS examiner takes into consideration the vocational implications of growing older. Greg in Carlsbad, CA, asks “Is it true that the older you are the easier it is to get Social Security Disability?” When … Read More
Eligible for SSDI and SSI
You can receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits both at the same time. Christian in Temecula, California asks “Is it possible to qualify for both SSDI and SSI at … Read More
Disability for Young Adults
Any adult, no matter what the age, can get Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) if he/she has a qualifying disability. Dixie, in Temecula, CA, asks “I heard that it is … Read More
Should I Apply For Social Security Disability?
With that being said, if you suffer from a long-term disability that prevents you from working, you should apply for disability as soon as possible Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) … Read More