Social Security Disability

What is a Vocational Expert Testimony and Why is an Expert At My SSDI Hearing?

A vocational expert testimony is a critical part of the hearing process to determine your eligibility for disability. Vocational experts know what skills and abilities are necessary to perform specific jobs. They are often called on to provide expert testimony…

What Veterans Should Know About Social Security Disability Benefits

What Veterans Should Know About Social Security Disability Benefits You are a disabled American. You are also an American hero who served your country in the armed forces. You may be a war veteran; you may be disabled as…

Can Filing for Social Security Disability Benefits Lower My Pension?

Can Filing for Social Security Disability Benefits Lower My Pension? You are a disabled American. Perhaps you have a work history but, due to an injury, are no longer able to work. Your disability is a result of…

How Do I Know If I am Eligible for Social Security Disability Insurance?

During a message to Congress on January 17, 1934, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt presented his idea that later became the Social Security Act or the Act. The purpose of the Act was, in President Roosevelt’s words, to provide for the…

How Do Cancer Patients Receive Social Security Disability Benefits

Social Security Disability Benefits for Cancer Patients Most of us know several people who have successfully battled cancer, but getting this type of serious diagnosis from our own medical providers is still a shock. Your prognosis and treatment will…

Low Vision Social Security Disability: A Guide to Getting Your Benefits

Individuals with low vision or vision impairment may qualify for social security disability benefits. Learn about the qualifications for getting social security disability (SSD) benefits if you have low vision or vision impairment and cannot work. Qualifying for Social Security…