When evaluating a disability claim, the Social Security Administration categorizes the age of the claimant into one of four groups: Young (18-44) Younger (45-49) Nearing an advanced age (50-54) Advanced age (55-60) Retirement age (60-65) The older you are, the more likely the SSA approves your claim based on your disability and your educational and … Read More Is Age a Factor in Social Security Disability Claims?
If someone is diagnosed with brain cancer, the Social Security Administration provides disability benefits through Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or the Compassionate Allowance program. Being approved for brain cancer disability requires applicants prove they have brain cancer by submitting medical reports, diagnostic image scans and evidence that their condition or … Read More How Do I Apply for Disability Benefits with Brain Cancer?
If you suffer from Celiac disease, it may be possible to get disability benefits. Your ability to get benefits is based on how your condition negatively impacts your ability to work. The Social Security Administration (SSA) will sometimes consider awarding benefits to those who have been unable to work for more than a year due … Read More Can You Get Disability Benefits for Celiac Disease?
Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) can cause enormous discomfort as well as dangerously low blood pressure in the foot. Because these symptoms occur after walking, it may qualify you for SSDI benefits. The plaque building up in the body makes it difficult for blood to flow to the extremities but has also been known to cause … Read More If You Have Peripheral Artery Disease, Do You Qualify for SSDI Benefits?
When someone collects unemployment benefits, they have been laid from a job that pays them a portion of their regular earnings until they are called back to their job. Individuals collecting unemployment must assert they are capable of working at most jobs and capable of accepting an employment offer equal to or exceeding the wage … Read More Can I apply for Social Security disability while collecting unemployment benefits?