How SSDI and SSI Claims Are Decided
Once you have applied for Social Security disability benefits, either through an SSDI claim or an SSI claim, depending on your situation, the Social Security Administration (SSA) sends your case file to be reviewed by your state’s Disability Determination...
Disability Benefits Expedited in Some Cases
An application for Social Security Disability can take up to two years to process, meaning many people with disabilities face a long wait for benefits. But the Social Security Administration will act much more quickly in some circumstances involving people whose...
Disability Benefits Depend on Earnings History
The Social Security Disability Insurance program can be confusing to navigate. Rules and regulations are frequently being changed and updated. Many people who have disabilities wonder about the amount of benefits they are eligible to receive. Your benefit amount...
Social Security Disability Benefits Application Process
Applying for Social Security Disability benefits can be a long and arduous process. To get your claim started, you have to fill out three forms: The application provides basic information such as names and birth dates of any children and dates of marriages or...