In West Virginia, certain people with disabilities might be eligible for the state's ABLE program. This program allows eligible applicants to open investment accounts to save money without impacting their eligibility for federal and state benefits, including Social...
Social Security Disability
How do you qualify for Social Security Disability benefits?
Getting Social Security benefits is an important step toward supporting yourself if you’re living with a disability. It may not be easy to live without those benefits, especially if you can no longer work to support yourself at all or have no financial support of...
Social Security benefits can cover injury, disease, and mental illness
Many people wrongly believe that they are ineligible for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits. While disability benefits can be difficult to successfully file for because of the evidence that needs to be provided, it's likely that you are eligible for benefits if...
Most SSD applications are denied, at first
Every year, the Social Security Administration denies about two-thirds of the initial Social Security Disability (SSD) claims it receives. And the agency denies an even higher percentage of claims at the first level of appeal, known as reconsideration. But the fact...
Filing for disability if your symptoms won’t go away
Illnesses can have a very different impact from one patient to the next. Some illnesses are still not well understood by scientists and doctors around the world. There is still a lot we don't know about the human body and its reaction to various pathogens. Doctors...
The Role of the Administrative Law Judge
Many Americans have applied for government benefits at some point. Whether securing unemployment, Medicare or social security disability, an agency official will review your application and either approve or deny the requested benefit. These same officials do not rule...
Does SSDI cover illnesses as well as injuries?
When we think of “disability,” most people naturally think of injuries. When you become handicapped or lose a limb, of course you would be unable to work – disabled – and thus eligible for social security disability benefits. However, when serious illnesses occur,...
What are some top reasons for Social Security Disability denials?
When you apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), you can be denied for either medical or technical (non-medical reasons). However, you can appeal either type. Technical reasons for denial In order to qualify for SSDI, you must be fully disabled from...
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...
Does diabetes run in a person’s family?
Diabetes is a serious and fairly common condition in the United States. It can, in some cases, contribute to a disability case. Every situation is different; some diabetics can work, some cannot. It is important to talk to your doctor about your specific case and what...
