Social Security Disability Frequently Asked Questions

Can I receive Social Security benefits if I only paid into TRS and not Social Security? Short Answer: Probably not, but it depends. There...

Does Social Security Have to Give Weight to a VA Disability Decision or Rating? As of March 27, 2017, Social Security does not have to...

Can I still get my Social Security Disability Benefits If I'm Overseas? Receiving Disability Benefits While Living Overseas The Social...

Qualifying for Social Security Disability with Kidney Disease If you've been diagnosed with kidney disease, you may qualify for Social...

How Do Cancer Patients Receive Social Security Disability Benefits Most of us knows someone who has successfully battled cancer, but...

Can I get approve for SSD if I havent treated with a Doctor? You can still possibly receive Social Security disability benefits without...

You'd be happy to know that attorneys will only get paid if they win your case. That means that you owe them nothing up front to...

Can I receive payment as I wait to receive final approval on my SSI claim? Since applying for SSI disability benefits can be a long...

When a person is facing incarceration or prison there is a possibility they may lose their Social Security Disability benefits. Many...

How Does A Transfer Of Resources Affect SSI Eligibility? Any Property transferred by you, your spouse, or other co-owner for less than...

Why was my Social Security Disability Case Rejected by a Lawyer? When a potential client contacts a Social Security disability law firm,...

Glaucoma is an eye disease that can lead to blindness. Vision loss is a result of damage to the optic nerve, which carries images from...

Receiving social security disability benefits can provide life-changing income for those that can no longer work due to their disability....

Whats the best way to speed up my social security disability claim? After you file your claims for either Social Security Disability...

Is it possible to collect Social Security Disability benefits if I live overseas? One question many people inquire about is whether...

Transferring Assets Prior to Filing for SSI If you transferred assets for less than what they were worth so that you could qualify for...

CHILDREN WITH CEREBRAL PALSY MAY QUALIFY FOR SSI Children with severe Cerebral Palsy may qualify for SSI. However one of the main...

Can I get Social Security Disability While Going to College? It really depends. Social Security Disability (SSDI) benefits are given to...

What is SSI Disability ? And How Do I Qualify For It? Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)...

How Much Money Can I Make While Receiving SSI Benefits? After youve been approved for SSI benefits, the SGA limit doesnt apply to you....

Will My Social Security Disability Benefits Be Affected If I Get Married? NO! SSDI is the benefit paid to disabled workers who have paid...

How Much Social Security Disability? When you apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), one of main questions might be how...

Can I Sell My Home While Receiving SSI Benefits? The big question I get is whether a claimant can sell their house and still continue to...

Can I receive Social Security Disability after Hip Replacement Surgery? Yes you could! The SSA requires that you demonstrate a few things...

If you have Ataxia, you may have various medical challenges. You may be able to qualify for social security disability benefits if you...

In Eagle Pass, Texas, social security disability benefits are awarded to those individuals who are permanently disabled or are living...

In Laredo, Texas, social security disability benefits are awarded to those individuals who are permanently disabled or are living with a...

Applying for SSD with a Club Foot If your club foot deformity and associated symptoms are severe, theres a chance you can be approved if...

Social Security Disability Vocational Guidelines Social Security has a set of vocational guidelines to help disability examiners in their...

What is considered Statutory Blindness under SSA? About 3.4 million Americans over age 40 are legally blind or suffer from low and...

There is a mandatory 5 month waiting period from the date SSA finds you disabled until the time you can begin receiving your social...

Anemia is a condition that occurs when your blood does not have enough red blood cells. If your body isn't getting enough oxygen, you may...

How an Attorney Can Help Appeal Your Social Security Disability Case in San Antonio, Texas If youve been denied you are not alone. A...

When you think you cant work for a long time, have a free consultation with a disability lawyer. If you're thinking about hiring a social...

Consultative exams (CEs) are conducted by doctors who have been contracted by the Social Security Administration (SSA) to perform an...

Applicants for Social Security disability (or SSI disability) are very unlikely to find an attorney to represent them for free. But the...

SSI Asset Limits To be eligible for SSI benefits based on a disability, an applicant who is single cannot have more than $2,000 in...

If a Social Security disability applicant dies while waiting to be approved for disability benefits, its possible for a family member to...

SSA keeps a listing of medical conditions or impairments that pertain to arthritis. Under these listings, there are several different...

How to Qualify for Spousal Benefits Being married or divorced does have different requirements. Married You can qualify for spousal...

What is Bone Cancer? Bone cancer is a type of cancer that forms in the cells of the bone. Bone cancer can begin in any bone of the body,...

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a program that does not require a disabled individual to qualify through work credits. This is a...

That question depends on how old you are when you’re found disabled. Even applicants younger than 24 years of age can qualify for social...

Yes. There is a rule called the Trial work period that allows you to work. The rules for a Trial Work Period are complicated. Below is an...

Theres not a requirement to be disabled for any length of time before you apply for Social Security disability insurance (SSDI) or SSI...

If your spouse is physically or mentally unable to apply for Social Security disability benefits on their own, you MAY be able to file on...

There are certain medical conditions that do qualify for automatic disability approval. Certain conditions on the compassionate allowance...

A parent can spend the money in many ways, assuming that they are the representative payee of that child. Meals, Housing, and Clothing If...

No. You cannot apply for Social Security disability if you have already reached full retirement age, which is age 66. But before you hit...

The vast majority of Texas school districts do not participate in Social Security, so most employees are entitled to Social Security...