be the lifeline that you need. If you’re successful in securing these benefits, then they can provide you with the financial stability you need while you’re unable to work and need to focus on treating your condition. Unfortunately, many disability claims are denied....
Social Security Disability
Key tips for building your Social Security Disability claim
If you suffer from a debilitating medical condition that renders it impossible for you to work, then you’re probably struggling to get by. That can leave you feeling overwhelmed and stressed about the future. The Social Security Disability system might give you hope,...
What are the steps in appealing a disability claim?
While you hope that Social Security disability benefits will provide you with the financial relief that you need after suffering a debilitating injury or medical condition, many disability claims are initially denied. What does that mean for you? If your claim is...
Seeking disability benefits for bipolar disorder
Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition often characterized by sudden and sometimes severe shifts in an individual’s mood, energy, and activity. Sufferers of this condition often find themselves having to deal with extreme depressive states that leave them...
Gathering evidence for your Social Security Disability hearing
Many New Jersey residents count on Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) to provide income when they are unable to work for a long period of time. Learning you have been denied SSDI benefits can be a crushing blow, but you have a right to appeal the decision....
Does SSDI cover mental health illnesses?
Social Security Disability Insurance covers many different types of mental illnesses. These illnesses are generally referred to as Mental Disorders. They are separated into 11 categories, each of which has its own criteria for an award of benefits. The space...
SSDI hearings and administrative law judges
If you need Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, you must meet certain eligibility requirements. You must have paid Social Security taxes through your employer and must be unable to work because of a physical or mental impairment that is expected to...
Why the SSA might deny your benefits claim and how you can appeal
Following a work-related injury or illness, many workers turn to disability benefits to help them on their path to recovery. The Social Security Administration (SSA) is often the main source of this crucial support. However, it's not always smooth sailing, and there...
Social Security Disability income threshold update for 2024
Social Security Disability Insurance can provide benefits for people who are no longer able to work because of illness, injury or other conditions. But, before you can collect these benefits, you must go through a fairly complex process of showing that you meet the...
Avoid these common reasons for disability claim denials
Social Security Disability can be a financial lifesaver in your time of need. These benefits can help you pay for necessary medical care while also providing you with some financial stability when you’re unable to work and earn a wage. But before heading into the...