Are you unable to work due to a debilitating illness or injury? If so, you probably decided to apply for Social Security Disability benefits. The application process can be quite complex, time consuming and frustrating. In fact, the Social Security Administration...
Month: November 2017
Month: November 2017
What are reviews and conferences during reconsideration?
It is not unusual for a North Carolina applicant for Supplemental Security Income to have the claim denied the first time he or she applies. This does not mean that the case is over. If the person believes that the case is viable and he or she meets the basic criteria...
What happens I receive overpayment of my SSI benefits?
North Carolina residents who receive Supplemental Security Income through the Social Security disability program will be approved after they have met all federal requirements. Once qualifying for benefits, it is possible that an SSI recipient will be overpaid at some...
Can SSD benefits be obtained for inflammatory bowel disease?
There are certain illnesses that a North Carolina resident might possess that will preclude him or her from being able to work. These medical conditions do not necessarily need to be issues that will be terminal, as they can be of sufficient severity that they prevent...
Fibromyalgia and chronic pain could keep you from working
When you are unable to work due to a medical condition or injury, you know that not only can this be a physically painful time, it can be a direct threat to the well-being of your North Carolina family. The inability to work compromises your ability to provide for...
Knowing when to apply for Social Security disability benefits
When a person in North Carolina has an injury, illness, or condition that has led to a disability, it is important to know when and how to successfully apply for Social Security disability benefits. The easy answer that most believe to be the clear strategy is to file...