No one in New Jersey plans to be in a position where Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits are needed, but when it happens, it is imperative to take the necessary steps to ensure that the applicant has the best chance at being approved. There are various aspects...
Social Security Disability
Can one get SSD benefits if they have HIV or AIDS?
While treatments for HIV and AIDS have improved to the point that New Jersey residents suffering from it are often able to function relatively normally, that is not the case for everyone. For those whose medical issues stemming from HIV or AIDS, it is possible to get...
New law will raise oversight on disability representative payees
In many New Jersey cases, a Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits recipient is in a vulnerable state and unable to handle many aspects of their lives alone. In these cases, they might have a person who handles their payments and helps to oversee their finances....
How is work activity assessed for SSD benefits?
When a New Jersey resident has a medical issue that prevents him or her from working a regular job, there are certain requirements that must be met before getting approved for Social Security Disability benefits. A key factor is whether the claimant can perform...
Understanding SSD benefits for veterans and expedited claims
For New Jersey veterans that have suffered an injury or illness and are seeking Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits, the continuing and problematic backlog of cases can be cause for concern. SSD benefits can be crucial to a person's survival not just for...
What is Ticket to Work under Social Security disability?
New Jersey residents who are receiving Social Security disability benefits through Social Security Disability Insurance or Supplemental Security Income might want to try and work. However, they are reluctant due to a fear that they will lose essential benefits and not...
What is the 5-day rule?
You wanted your claim for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits to go nice and smoothly. However, you ended up getting an initial denial. You now find yourself in the process of appealing the denial.This is a situation many SSDI applicants end up in. Now, the...
Appeal a denied Social Security disability case with a lawyer
For New Jersey residents who have tried to get Social Security disability benefits and had their claim denied, the disappointment can combine with worry as to what they are going to do next. For many, the disability benefits are a necessary aspect of making ends meet....
Can my family get SSD benefits based on my record?
Since many New Jersey residents see the Social Security disability process as time-consuming and difficult, they will often be happy to receive an approval and get their benefits without looking too deeply into the other possible benefits they and their family might...
What if I have a representative payee for my SSD benefits?
For some New Jersey residents who are seeking or already have been approved for Social Security disability benefits, it will be decided by the Social Security Administration that they need a representative payee to handle their finances. This is not done randomly and...



