Disabled workers who receive Social Security disability benefits must understand that the federal government may terminate those much-needed benefits. In 2019, the Social Security Administration (SSA) ceased providing benefit payments to 870,827 disabled workers. The...
Social Security Disability
Social Security Disability
How long must I wait before receiving SSD benefits?
The waiting game can be a long one when seeking Social Security disability (SSD) benefits. Even so, you must not procrastinate when applying for these crucial benefits to help you and your family. Because your medical condition may prevent you from working for a least...
What affects the amount of money earned from SSD?
While there are several factors that ultimately affect your Social Security benefits, the income you have earned over the course of your lifetime is probably the most crucial one. In most cases, the amount of Social Security you receive will get reduced if you pull...
Getting SSD Benefits
There are many listings in the SSD Blue Book, and you might have a medical condition that qualifies you for disability benefits through the Social Security Administration. There are a lot of reasons that you might decide that you need benefits and believe that you...
SSD for individuals with ALS
A new bill passed by President Joe Biden will assist ALS patients. The bill was introduced by Senators Mike Braun, Tom Cotton and Sheldon Whitehouse. This bill clarifies the terms of Social Security Disability Insurance to ensure that ALS patients have access to these...
What are some myths about SSD?
When you apply for Social Security Disability in North Carolina, it's important to separate myths from the facts. Some people avoid applying because they erroneously assume that the Social Security Administration will reject their claim. Others assume that the SSA...
Can you lose SSD if you get a part-time job?
If you have a qualifying disability in North Carolina, you may qualify for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits. This money compensates you for lost income, so you can continue to make money while living at home. Over time, you may start thinking about entering...
Back injury is a common reason for SSD claim approvals
Back pain can be a debilitating condition just of itself, but the truth is that the pain is also an indication of a much more serious problem than soreness. It is true enough that many workers in North Carolina who are required to do physical labor do suffer soreness...
What sort of impact does retirement have on SSD?
Residents of North Carolina who are receiving SSD (Social Security Disability) benefits will notice some changes upon reaching retirement age. For most of those people, though, the changes are relatively minor. What happens to SSD upon reaching retirement? Full...
Can you appeal SSDI denials?
Sometimes North Carolina residents who want to work may find a physical or mental condition impedes their abilities to do so. Thankfully, the Social Security Administration provides an insurance program for those suffering from disabling conditions. The process for...