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
There are three listings in the Social Security Administration’s List of Impairments which may apply to most claims involving loss of vision. To qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) … Read More
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
A stroke can cause a disability that is eligible for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. Josh, in Mission Viejo, CA, says “my father suffered a stroke and is unable … Read More
A Medical Vocational Allowance, or Med-voc, is a term used by Disability Determination Services (DDS) when approving a disability claim that does not match a disability in the official Listing of Impairments.
If you change addresses after your application has been submitted, you must notify the Social Security Administration Immediately. When applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI), you will need to … Read More
Bipolar Disorders can be a very serious and disabling mental disorder. Emmett, in Los Angeles, CA, asks “Will I be able to qualify for Social Security Disability if I have Bipolar Disorder?” Bipolar Disorders … Read More
Most back pain claims are denied in the initial application phase but can be won in the appeals process at a judicial hearing. Bruce, in San Diego, California says “I have been seeing my chiropractor … Read More
RFC forms are used mainly by Disability Determination Services (DDS). An RFC form is a Residual Functional Capacity form. The purpose of an RFC form is to rate the residual functional capacity of an individual. … Read More
Fibromyalgia is otherwise known as Muscular Rheumatism, Fibromyositis, FM and Fibrositis. It is a chronic pain disorder that leads to untold suffering among millions of people living in the United States. Despite the fact that … Read More
