Understanding how Social Security benefits work can be challenging, especially when looking at the differences between Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Both programs offer financial support to people with...
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How to gather medical information for SSDI claim
When applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), providing accurate and comprehensive medical information is crucial. The Social Security Administration (SSA) relies on this information to evaluate your disability claim. The SSA uses medical evidence to...
Having more trouble than usual with SSD services? You’re not alone
Social Security Administration (SSA) field offices reopened in April 2022, but service is still slow and disorganized. Here’s what you need to know. Long waits Since Social Security offices reopened, long lines have been common in some areas of the country, with waits...
Facts about SSD benefits in West Virginia
Social Security Disability benefits are a vital part of the social safety net in the United States. They provide a crucial source of income for millions of Americans who are unable to work due to illness or injury. These benefits cover a wide range of disabilities,...
Does Social Security Disability cover illness and injuries?
In some cases in West Virginia, Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) will cover an injury or a physical or mental illness. SSDI, or Supplemental Security Income (SSI), is the federal program that handles disability claims. Workers pay into the fund, and a...
SSD benefits may cover physical, mental disorders and injuries
The questions swirl inside your head now that a medical ailment may permanently prevent you from ever working. You understand that you may apply and perhaps receive Social Security disability (SSD) benefits because you have been a longtime worker and paid into the...
Was your Social Security Disability claim denied?
When you are dealing with a long-term injury or illness that keeps you from working, you are not only stressed out about recovering. You most likely also are feeling the financial strain of covering medical bills while also being out of work, waiting for your Social...
Seeking SSD benefits for an anxiety disorder
For people in South Carolina dealing with anxiety disorders or other psychological problems, the effects of their illness can be significant. In some cases, their anxiety is so severe that they are unable to work. These conditions involve persistent tension, unease or...
Disability and depression
Many people in West Virginia struggle with clinical depression. For some, the symptoms can be so severe that they interfere with a person's ability to work. Individuals who are unable to work due to their depression might choose to file for Social Security disability...