Does Education Affect an SSDI claim?

Your education does not affect the decision. Tammy, in Oceanside, California, asks “I did not go to college; my highest level of education is High School. Will that make it easier for me to qualify … Read More

24 Month Wait Period for Medicare

The reason for the 24 month waiting period is mainly for the government to save money and to ensure that only those with a long-term disability will receive Medicare. Medicare is a health insurance program … Read More

SSDI and Spouse’s Income

Your spouse’s income will not affect your Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. Terry, in El Cajon, California, asks “Will my spouse’s income affect my Social Security Disability Insurance? “ Your spouse’s income will not … Read More

Do I Need a Lawyer?

Having an attorney who specializes in Social Security Disability and SSI will increase the chances of your claim being approved by the Social Security Administration. You are not required to have an attorney when you … Read More

2011 Social Security Disability Thresholds

Social Security Disability 2011 Thresholds Data Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA) Substantial Gainful Activity (or SGA) is a term used by the Social Security Administration and Disability Determination Services (DDS) to refer to a person’s ability … Read More

Substantial Gainful Activity

Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA) is one of the factors that will be used to determine your eligibility for disability benefits. Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA) is a term that is used by the Social Security Administration … Read More

SSDI Eligibility

The chances of you winning your disability case are greatly increased if you have an attorney or non-attorney representative handling your case. Travis, in Oceanside California, asks “What qualifies someone as being disabled and eligible … Read More

Office of the Inspector General

You must be honest and truthful with the Social Security Administration when applying for and receiving disability benefits. The Social Security Administration (SSA) Office of the Inspector General (OIG) handles reports of fraud, waste and … Read More

Activities of Daily Living

The disability examiner typically will ask you, or third parties, questions about your ability to perform ADL to determine whether or not you can be employed. When you apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) … Read More

Can Children Get Disability Benefits?

Children are considered disabled if they have a physical or mental condition which is so severe that it results in marked and severe functional limitations. Yes, just like adults, children can qualify for disability benefits. … Read More