Each disability in the List of Impairments has a section that describes what symptoms a person must exhibit in order to qualify for disability under that listing. The Social Security Administration’s Office of Disability publishes … Read More
One of the reasons that it is difficult to win a mental illness disability case is that the disability examiners know very little about mental illness. Jim, from Poway, California, asks “Is it difficult to … Read More
For most people, asthma is controllable by medication, however, for some people, asthma can be a chronic disability. Steve, in San Marcos, California, would like to know if it’s possible to qualify for Social Security … Read More
Children can get Social Security Disability benefits if they meet the eligibility requirements. Deborah, in Chula Vista, California, has a 16-year-old child with a severe disability and wants to know if her child can get … Read More
If you are applying for SSDI or SSI, you will need to provide the Social Security Administration with information about your workers’ compensation benefits. It is very common for someone who is receiving Worker Compensation … Read More
If you are a U.S. citizen, you may receive your Social Security Disability payments outside the U.S. as long as you are eligible for them. However, there are a few countries where Social Security will … Read More
Non-citizens, who work in the United States, usually pay Social Security payroll taxes like everyone else and may qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI).
The “adult child” still needs to meet the Social Security’s definition of a disabled adult and must be unmarried, age 18 or older, and have a disability that started before age 22. Normally, to be … Read More
Homes and assets that you own or money that you have in the bank does not affect your eligibility for Social Security Disability Insurance. Will my eligibility for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) be affected … Read More
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is not available to those with a temporary disability or partial disability. To be approved for disability benefits from the Social Security Administration (SSA), you … Read More
