Most residents of Bowling Green are aware that they can obtain financial help if they become totally disabled by a physical injury or other medical condition. However, many people who suffer from bipolar disorder wonder if a mental condition qualifies them for Social Security Disability Insurance Benefits (SSDI). As with most other medical ailments, the […]
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What is the Social Security disability appeals process?
The majority of claims for Social Security disability benefits are initially denied. For that reason, it is important for individuals who have had their claim for Social Security disability benefits denied to be familiar with their appeals rights and how to appeal a denial of a claim for Social Security disability. Social Security disability benefits are […]
Death wins Social Security Disability appeals
Over one percent of the nine million Americans who appealed the denial of disability benefits through the Social Security Administration died before a decision was reached on their appeal between 2008 and 2019. Applicants should prepare to overcome this challenging process because of the importance of Social Security Disability benefits. Programs Through all its programs, SSA serves 61 […]
Workers’ compensation v. SSDI: What’s the difference?
Suffering a severe injury can completely change your life. You suddenly face considerable stress and uncertainty, wondering how you will support your family and pay bills while you recover if you cannot work. Thankfully, injured workers have options to obtain support and benefits in their time of need. Workers’ compensation and Social Security Disability are […]
Would the new proposed Social Security rule affect you?
If you were taking a sabbatical from the news over the holidays, you may have missed a new rule that’s being proposed by the Trump administration. It would impact how recipients of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) are classified. Opponents of the proposed change say it’s designed to take away these benefits […]
How do SSI and SSDI benefits differ?
As a Kentucky resident with a serious, long-term disability, you may be working through your options and attempting to figure out whether you may be able to get financial assistance through the U.S. Social Security Administration. Both Social Security Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income help Americans with disabilities get by financially without working, but […]
Does a mental illness qualify for disability benefits?
If you are suffering from a mental illness in Kentucky, it probably has had an adverse impact on how you live your everyday life. Sometimes, your condition can be so severe that you are just not able to continue working. Worried about finances, you may be wondering whether or not you may qualify for some […]
How the U.S. Social Security Administration defines “disability”
Many residents of Kentucky have disabilities that are serious enough to prevent them from working, and if you are among them, you may have applied for benefits from the U.S. Social Security Administration in an effort to stay financially afloat. At the law firm of Debra L. Broz, Attorneys at Law, PLC, we recognize that […]
How does returning to work affect your SSD benefits?
If you have been in an accident and your injuries are going to prevent you from being able to maintain your employment in Kentucky, one of the first steps you may be taking is to apply for social security disability benefits. This action may allow you access to a stable income despite your inability to […]
How can you tell if your disability will get you benefits?
If you have recently received an injury that is keeping you from being able to resume your responsibilities at your job in Kentucky, you may be curious if you qualify for Social Security disability benefits. Inquiring into your options can never hurt, but it is also important that you are aware of what the requirements […]