The Social Security disability process can be a long and winding road, but there are ways to expedite the process. Certain disabling conditions that are considered to be severe are listed on Social Security’s Compassionate Allowance list. If an applicant suffers from one of these impairments, Social Security is supposed to expedite the processing of… Read more »
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Individual Education Levels Don’t Change Who Receives Disability Benefits
Social Security releases fact sheets on all sorts of demographics of people who collect Social Security benefits. One of the more interesting fact sheets Social Security released a few years ago examined the education levels of people who received Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. According to Social Security’s fact sheet on the subject, there… Read more »
Employment Rights For Workers With Disabilities
Many Americans suffer from a disability that prevents them from working. Many times these impairments are so severe that Social Security disability benefits are awarded, but many other times even people with disabilities can maintain employment as long as “reasonable” accommodations are provided. Applicants who are qualified for a position cannot be discriminated against because… Read more »
Blood Disorders
Just as there are a variety of different types of immune system disorders, there are also a variety of blood disorders that can impact a person’s ability to work. Below is the criteria Social Security uses to analyze the severity of different types of blood disorders to determine if a condition is severe enough to… Read more »
Skin Disorders
There is a section on skin orders under Social Security’s Listing of Impairments. These conditions can sometimes be severe enough to limit a person’s ability to work. Social Security will examine the condition, but also how severe it is and how it limits a person’s ability to work. As is the case with any disability… Read more »
Social Security Changes During George W. Bush Administration
Congress can have a major impact on Social Security programs, but so too can the president of the United States. Although the president does not pass legislation, whoever holds the office has a large influence over significant changes that occur at Social Security. Most presidential candidates are asked what they would do with Social Security…. Read more »
Is The Ticket To Work Program A Bust?
Social Security established the Ticket to Work, and other similar programs as an incentive for disability recipients to go back to work, but the The Washington Free Beacon recently reported these programs are mainly failing because only 3 percent of beneficiaries have signed-up, and there is no evidence the program is finding job for the… Read more »
Social Security Changes During George W. Bush Administration
Congress can have a major impact on Social Security programs, but so too can the president of the United States. Although the president does not pass legislation, whoever holds the office has a large influence over significant changes that occur at Social Security. Most presidential candidates are asked what they would do with Social Security…. Read more »
Register Online For National Disability Forum
Social Security’s National Disability Forum is scheduled for 1 p.m. Nov. 28 in Washington D.C. The forum will include a special panel to discuss the disability benefits process, mainly the Request for Reconsideration phase. The Request for Reconsideration is a step in the process where Social Security considers a disability claim after it has been… Read more »
Social Security Changes During Obama Administration
Congress can have a major impact on Social Security programs, but so too can the president of the United States. Although the president does not pass legislation, whoever holds the office has a large influence over significant changes that occur at Social Security. Most presidential candidates are asked what they would do with Social Security…. Read more »
