How to Fill Out a Function Report?
One of the first things Social Security will send you after you file your Social Security Disability application is a Function Report. This is a form that asks you why you can’t work and it also asks a bunch of questions about whether you are able to do basic household
How to Win SSDI Case in Front of Judge
Most people lose their original SSDI claim; in fact, 70% of claims are denied. That doesn’t mean your claim is over, just that you will will need to ask for a hearing in front of an Administrative Law Judge so you can explain your case in person. Most claims can
How Long Does it Take to Reinstate SSDI?
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) provides monthly benefits to individuals who can no longer work due to a disabling medical condition. To qualify for SSDI, you must have worked enough years to accumulate work credits. The Social Security Administration grants work credits according to yearly wage amounts. For people who
These 49 Disabilities Qualify for SSDI
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) pays monthly benefits to individuals who have accumulated enough work credits to qualify for the program. The number of work credits you have is based on how much you earn in one year. The Social Security Administration allows workers to earn no more than four
How Long After an SSDI Hearing Can You Expect to Wait for a Decision?
How long it will take to adjudicate your particular claim will depend on several factors, and the Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) will consider your case very carefully. You should know going in that you will not receive a ruling from the bench during your initial hearing, and that there may
What Other Benefits Can I Get With SSDI?
What Other Benefits Can I Get With SSDI? When you become disabled before you are old enough to retire, you become dependent on other sources besides work for your regular income. If you have worked at a job covered by Social Security Disability Insurance, you may be eligible for SSDI
How Long Does SSDI Last?
If you worked in a job or jobs covered by social security, you may be eligible to receive benefits based on the average of the amount you earned during that employment. The initial process of getting approved can take months or years, and it is very likely that your first
What You Need to Know when Social Security Sends You to their Doctor
If you applied for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, you may receive a letter requiring you to take a consultative examination (CE). A CE exam is designed to evaluate your current medical condition and limitations. Receiving a CE request means the disability claims examiner in your state could not determine
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