by FeingoldLaw | Sep 3, 2014 | Disability: SSDI and SSI
What is SSDI? At its heart, Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is just that – an insurance policy that you can collect on if you ever suffer from a disability and are unable to work to make money. Other private disability policies exist and can be purchased...
by FeingoldLaw | Aug 27, 2014 | Disability: SSDI and SSI
If you have a disability and want to apply for benefits from the Social Security Administration (SSA), the process may seem overwhelming at first. Visit their website and you’ll see a long list of requirements for eligibility, and even longer descriptions for the...
by FeingoldLaw | Aug 20, 2014 | Disability: SSDI and SSI
What is a disability? “Disability” is a fairly vague term that can mean a lot of different things in different contexts. According to the American Disability Association, a disability is any physical or mental impairment that limits one or more major life activities....
by FeingoldLaw | Jan 20, 2013 | Disability: SSDI and SSI
For Social Security Disability, work ability may depend upon what is one’s Residual Functional Capacity (RFC). This can play a critical role in determining whether a claimant is eligible for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits or SSI. If a...
by FeingoldLaw | Jan 19, 2013 | Disability: SSDI and SSI
When applying for Social Security Disability, mental health issues, such as anxiety and depression, may contribute significantly to your impairments and increase your chances of receiving an award of benefits. It’s not uncommon for us to recommend that clients with...
by FeingoldLaw | Jan 18, 2013 | Disability: SSDI and SSI
In 2011 new Compassionate Allowances for Social Security Disability claims were added to Social Security’s list of medical conditions that allow disabled individuals to get their disability decisions expedited when they apply for disability benefits. Compassionate...
