This question is particularly interesting because it touches on several nuances involving the notion of “working while collecting Social Security Disability benefits” and the overlapping coverage of unemployment benefits and SSDI benefits. Perhaps not surprisingly, the answer is “maybe.” The definitive answer for each individual depends on the facts and circumstances of your case and […]
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Suppose someone cannot work because of a job-related injury or illness. A workers’ compensation claim through their employer’s workers’ comp insurance typically pays for medical costs and lost wages. When the injury or illness is severe enough to prevent a person from returning to work for a year or longer, they may also be entitled […]
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Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI or SSD) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) are two essential government programs that provide financial assistance to individuals with disabilities. SSDI is reserved for qualifying workers and former workers who become disabled by illness or injury. Unlike SSDI, SSI is a needs-based program providing benefits to disabled people with low […]
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The Social Security Administration has two disability programs that pay benefits to people unable to work because of medical conditions causing physical or mental impairments. Being approved for benefits through the Supplemental Security Income and Social Security Disability Insurance programs is a frustrating and challenging experience. Fewer than one-third of applications receive approval on initial […]
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The chronic pain, fatigue, and other symptoms associated with lupus can have a devastating impact on your ability to do routine daily activities and prevent you from working. Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease that can affect the heart, lungs, brain, joints, and other organs and tissues. Although a cure for lupus does not currently […]
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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects millions of individuals across the United States. For those grappling with the challenges posed by ADHD, understanding whether it qualifies as a disability under the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program is crucial. This blog post explains the general nature of ADHD itself and […]
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If you live in North Carolina and have a disability preventing you from working, the lack of steady income and resulting financial hardship becomes an added burden. Fortunately, financial assistance is available through Social Security Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income, the two disability programs administered by the Social Security Administration. Before you apply for […]
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If you struggle with diabetes or suspect that you may have this condition, you likely already know that depending upon its severity, it can significantly affect your ability to function normally on a day-to-day basis. If the condition is severe enough, it may even be disabling to the extent that it prevents you from being […]
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Although it has been long associated with the effects of war and combat, post-traumatic stress disorder can affect anyone. Medical professionals now understand that PTSD is not limited to battlefield encounters. Anyone experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event may develop symptoms associated with PTSD. Depending on the severity of the symptoms, PTSD can interfere with […]
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Short-term disability benefits could be the difference between having money to pay bills when you cannot work and financial hardship. Simply because you have a short-term disability insurance policy provided by your employer or purchased on your own is no assurance of receiving benefits when an illness or injury prevents you from working. Disability lawyers […]
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