Eligibility
Can You Medically Support Your Social Security Disability Claim?
Your medical history is vital to proving eligibility for Social Security disability insurance (SSDI) benefits. Unless you have a life-threatening condition that qualifies you for compassionate allowance consideration, you must provide very detailed medical documentation to prove to the Social Security Administration (SSA) that your symptoms meet SSA’s definition of a disability.
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Read moreWhat is (SSI) Supplemental Security Income?
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a federal assistance program administered by the Social Security Administration (SSA.) SSI is a needs-based program available to assist people with few resources and low income who are 65 years of age or older, or who have a disabling medical condition that meets SSA’s definition of disability or blindness. Learn more…
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Read moreWork History Required to Qualify for SSDI Benefits
Your work history is a major factor in determining if you are eligible for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits.
Read moreSocial Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) Eligibility
The Social Security Administration (SSA) will decide your eligibility using a five step process…
Read moreThe Social Security Compassionate Allowance Initiative
Disability benefits for these cases are received within days of filing applications for benefits…
Read morePresumptive Disability for Supplemental Security Income
Program that allows those highly likely to qualify for Supplemental Security Income payments to begin receiving payments before the final decision is made on their case…
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