Except for skin cancer, prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men in the United States. It is the second leading cause of death from cancer with lung cancer heading the list. It is most common in older men with the average age about 65 years. However, it can often be treated successfully resulting […]
Is there a limit on income for social security benefits?
February 24, 2015 by
First, one must not be able to work in order to collect Social Security(SSDI) benefits. Social Security uses the term SGA which means substantial gainful activity (work). They have determined that you cannot earn more than about 1100 dollars a year to be eligible. The average one can earn if granted Social Security benefits is […]
Social Security disability decides if you can do medium, heavy, light or sedentary work
February 22, 2015 by
After reviewing all your medical records, the disability office in your state decides whether you are unable to work by placing you in a certain categories. These work categories have very specific meanings. 1. Sedentary work means you are limited to standing and walking to 2 out of 8 hours; another way of saying it […]
Can you collect both Social Security disability and retirement benefits?
February 21, 2015 by
The answer is no. You cannot get both benefits. If you are declared disabled by Social Security you are not eligible for also getting retirement benefits. However, if you are receiving benefits from the Veterans Administration for a disabling condition resulting from military service you are eligible for also receiving Social Security benefits. The VA […]
Social Security Disability: who makes the decision whether you are disabled?
February 20, 2015 by
The decision as to whether you are disabled from working is made by disability specialists in your state. This is called the DDS. Their task is to review all the medical records in your case. This includes your doctor’s progress notes, hospitalizations, surgeries performed and his current assessment as to your progress in recovering from […]
Can a lawyer help you to get Social Security disability?
February 12, 2015 by
Under Social Security rules, an applicant for disability can obtain the services of a lawyer to aid you in many ways during the sometimes confusing disability process. However, some believe that a lawyer may not be needed at the inital and susequent reconsideration applications since the chances of a denial are very high at […]
Most common medical conditions involving Social Security Disability
February 8, 2015 by
This is a list of the most common medical conditions(impairments) for those seeking Social Security Disability benefits. MUSCULOSKELETAL Back pain due to degenerative disc disease Arthritis: involving knees, hips and hands. Carpal tunnel syndrome Torn Rotator Cuff Fibromyalgia. Plantar Fasciitis Amputations Fractures NEUROLOGICAL Stroke Polyneuropathy mainly due to Diabetes Multiple Sclerosis Traumatic brain injury Neoplastic Diseases […]
How to speed up your Social Security Disability hearing
February 5, 2015 by
Many individuals seeking Social Security Disability will be denied when first applying. The next step in the process is to request for an appeal hearing before an administrative law judge, called an ALJ. This can be very frustrating often due to the long wait to appear for a hearing and the fact that one may […]
Get Social Security Disability for Multiple Problems
February 4, 2015 by
It can be very difficult to receive disability benefits when you only complain of one or two medical problems. More than two thirds of individuals requesting benefits are rejected with the first application. If you have multiple medical problems, be sure to include all of them on your application. Your chances for approval are greater […]
How do you know if your Social Security claim has been approved or denied?
February 2, 2015 by
In either case, approval or denial, Social Security will notify you by mail as to their decision. The state disability office in which you live processes your claim. They will review all you medical records pertaining to your conditon. It is very important that you send all records including the most recent office visits or […]