by Burke Barclay | Jan 7, 2024 | Social Security Disability
5 Reasons You Will Win Your SSD Case and 5 Reasons You Won’t
Here are the top 5 reasons you will win your Social Security disability case:
1. You’re getting older.
For those of you over the age of 60, the chances increase dramatically for you to have your Social Security disability case approved. If you’re over the age of 55, your chances are still quite good, but the closer you get to retirement age, the more the Social Security Administration believes there are less jobs available within the national economy you are capable of performing. While nothing is a given, your chances of approval still increase significantly.
2. Your condition is really severe.
by Burke Barclay | Jan 7, 2024 | Social Security Disability
Do You Have Enough Work Credits To Qualify For SSD?
In order for one to qualify for Social Security disability, there’s more to it than just being too impaired to work. A person will also have to meet the financial requirements to receive benefits.
Before getting started, you also need to understand there are two kinds of disability offered through the Social Security Administration. First, there is SSDI, which is the disability I want you to understand today, but there is also SSI, which is needs based and doesn’t require a sufficient amount of work credits to qualify. It has its own set of financial requirements separate from SSDI.
by Burke Barclay | Jan 7, 2024 | Social Security Disability
What’s The Difference Between SSI and SSDI?
The Social Security Administration actually has two different disability programs for which a person may qualify. Also, at times, a person may be able to qualify for both.
First, let’s look at Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI):
by Burke Barclay | Nov 6, 2023 | Social Security Disability
If you were denied Social Security disability benefits, should you appeal? The most basic answer to this is: -Yes, you should appeal your denial at any level. But, there are some things to keep in mind as well.
by Burke Barclay | Nov 6, 2023 | Social Security Disability
What If I Die Before My SSD Case Is Settled?
Many Claimants find that they are waiting years before their Social Security disability case is resolved. For many, the years pass by very slowly.
So, what if you have a terminal illness when you do file for benefits? -If you do have a terminal illness when filing for benefits or your case takes a turn for the worse, you can be placed in expedited status. But even then, the wheels of the Social Security system still seem to move rather slowly.
by Burke Barclay | Nov 6, 2023 | Social Security Disability
Get Tested Before Applying For SSD
If you’re in Texas, the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) actually offers testing to see if even despite your physical or mental condition, there may be jobs you are capable of performing.
Unless you just love being given a little bitty check each month and sitting around the house.
But, there is even more to this than just learning what jobs you may be able to perform.
