The answer is “Yes,” one’s spouse can benefit from one’s social security disability benefits (SSDI) that are paid based on a comprehensive medical records review. Not only spouses, but children and ex-spouses may be found eligible for ones’ SSDI benefits. The spouse’s...
Social Security Disability
Social Security Benefits: Will it last? Myths and Facts
The largest social welfare program in the US, Social Security benefits account for 37% of government expenditure and 7% of GDP. Its disability benefits are paid to people who cannot work because of...
Disability Claims Processing for Veterans – Some Facts
Honorably discharged veterans are eligible for disability benefits, i.e. compensation and medical care for any disabling medical condition/injury incurred or aggravated while they were in service. A...
Does Social Security Consider Genetic Testing When Evaluating a Disability Claim?
When evaluating a disability claim, the SSA performs a medical record review considering all the medical evidence they receive including genetic test results. A genetic test can be used to confirm a...
6 Ways to Avoid Fraudulent Social Security Disability Claims
You frequently hear news about people fraudulently claiming social security disability benefits. Fraud is a major concern for the Social Security Administration (SSA), in spite of the stringent...
How to Increase the Chances of Receiving Disability Benefits
Going by the statistics of the SSA (Social Security Administration), approximately 9 million Americans were granted benefits for at least part of 2015. While this is indeed a huge number, the SSDI...
Some Important Facts to Know about Social Security Disability Insurance
Social security disability insurance is a program that benefits millions of disabled Americans and their families and you qualify for this disability insurance only after a comprehensive medical...
Did You Know Federal Law Regulates the Fees for Attorneys Representing SSDI Claimants?
Social security disability applicants are often represented by attorneys who review the relevant medical records to evaluate the merit of the case. They provide legal counsel on whether the...
Social Security Administration Requested to Overhaul Its Representative Payee Approach
Social security disability insurance granted on the basis of a comprehensive medical record review is a major lifeline for many Americans. Disability lawyers help applicants prepare the claim and...
Social Security Benefits, Disability and Public Pensions – Important Considerations
Claiming social security disability benefits is often a complicated process, and many people prefer to consult a disability attorney in this regard. This is mainly because right from the initial...
Gun Background Checks to be Extended to Social Security Beneficiaries with a Mental Illness
Social security disability benefits for mental illness are granted on the basis of a thorough review of the applicant's medical records. It is difficult for an applicant to present the nature of his...