To determine whether you are eligible for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), you must first understand how Social Security defines disability. For SSDI purposes, you must have a medically determinable physical and/or mental impairment that prevents you from...

Open, honest and accurate communication between you and your doctor is not only essential to your health, but is especially important if you are applying for Social Security Disability (SSD). The Social Security Administration (SSA) will rely on your doctor's (as well...