The Social Security Disability benefit programs (SSDI and SSI) constitute an essential safety net for individuals unable to work because of disability. Eligibility for SSDI is based on work history and is viewed as an entitlement for individuals who meet disability criteria. SSI eligibility, however...
Applying for Chapter 35 VA benefits, commonly known as Dependents’ Educational Assistance (DEA), is an option for spouses or children of military veterans who have died, disappeared, or become disabled due to a service connected illness. Through this program, prospective recipients might get financ...
* The applicant should ideally include along with the initial SSDI application a residual functional capacity form duly filled out by the treating doctor, and providing details about the applicant’s limitations and prognosis.* Before applying, the applicant...
Apply, Deny, Appeal: The Difficult Process of Claiming Disability Benefits: Negotiating the complexities of applying for--and obtaining--SSDI and SSI often requires help and legal representationThe Social Security Administration (SSA) administers two programs that provide benefits based on...Kate Lang...