Category Archives: SSI & Social Security Disability

Social Security Disability for Depression Including: Disturbance of mood, full or partial manic or depressive syndrome. In order to be granted Social Security Disability or SSI benefits your depression must be affecting you to the point that you will not … Continue reading →

Social Security Disability for Mental Retardation Including: Significantly below average intellectual functioning. In order to be granted Social Security Disability or SSI benefits, the mental retardation must be affecting the claimant to the point that he or she would not … Continue reading →

Social Security Disability for Schizophrenia Including: Paranoid and other Psychotic Disorders In order to be granted Social Security Disability or SSI benefits your Schizophrenia must be affecting you to the point that you will not be able to do any … Continue reading →

What is a Medical Denial? A Medical Denial is an unfavorable decision based on medical factors. There are several reasons for a medical denial, including: 1. The medical evidence does not adequately show the extent of the claimant’s disabilities 2. … Continue reading →

If you have been denied at the Hearing level, your next option is the Appeals Council. This means submitting a Request for Review of Hearing Decision. The Appeals Council will then review your file and the judge’s decision and determine … Continue reading →

If you suffer a disability that makes it impossible to work in any way, you may be eligible to collect Social Security disability benefits. These benefits are available to people that suffer a long-term illness or disability that lasts for … Continue reading →

There is no standard on how long an application takes. Application time varies depending on what level of the process the award is made. Our experience is that it will take around 6 months to get granted or denied your … Continue reading →

According to the Social Security Administration (SSA), you can qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) if you have a physical or mental condition that keeps you from engaging in any ‘substantial gainful work’. It must last at least 12 … Continue reading →

When a married individual is applying for Supplemental Security Income, the income of the disabled claimant’s spouse will be taken into account when determining the disability benefit. This is because the income of the spouse who is not medically eligible … Continue reading →