5 Month SSDI Waiting Period

The 5 month waiting period means that you can not collect SSDI benefits until you have been disabled for 5 complete months. When you apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) there is a 5 … Read More

Denied Disability Benefits, What’s Next?

About 70% of all Social Security Disability applications are denied. If you have just been denied Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits, don’t give up. About 70% of all Social … Read More

Social Security Disability and Lyme Disease

Lyme disease is an emerging infectious disease that is transmitted to humans by the bite of an infected tick. If not treated early or adequately, Lyme disease can be disabling and difficult to treat. Lyme … 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

Social Security Disability and Vision Loss

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

Social Security Disability List of Impairments

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

Social Security Disability and a Stroke

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

What is a Medical Vocational Allowance?

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.

Notify Social Security if you have a Change of Address

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

Social Security Disability and Bipolar Disorder

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