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Many residents of Indiana have an instinctive reluctance to hire an attorney to assist what on the surface appears to be a routine legal procedure. One of the areas where this reluctance appears to be most acute is applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. After all, the forms are available on the internet, together with many helpful articles…
Indiana residents who can no longer work due to a medical condition may be eligible to receive Social Security Disability benefits. In order to qualify for SSD benefits, the individual applying for benefits must show that their condition meets the Social Security Administration’s (SSA’s) definition of disability. The easiest way to prove this is to show that your condition is…
As previously discussed on this Indiana disability benefits and guardianship blog, there are many reasons that parents may wish to establish guardianships for their adult children. When their kids suffer from intellectual disabilities or special needs, parents may worry about if their children will be able to manage their own lives once they are grown. When a child reaches the…
There are a couple of different important components to applying for Social Security disability (SSD) benefits that disabled applicants should be familiar with. Applicants for SSD benefits must meet disability requirements and work history requirements. Work history requirements can sometimes be overlooked but are also important to understand. Work history requirements for Social Security disability benefits To begin with, the…
Some people are surprised and discouraged when they find out that the Social Security Administration (SSA) rejected their application for their disability benefits. SSA’s denials are common, and if this happened to you, you must know that not everything is lost. Under the law, you have the right to challenge the SSA’s decision and fight for your rights through the…
Obtaining SSD or SSI benefits can be a complicated process and it can take a long time to see it through. But even when you’ve completed the journey, you’ll still need to periodically update the Social Security Administration (SSA) on your status in order to continue receiving those benefits. What is a continuing disability review? A continuing disability review (CDR)…
Many people who receive SSDI would prefer to go back to work. But there is often a fear that, if they do return to work, they will lose their SSDI benefits. This is especially true when they’re not sure how much they’ll be able to work or for how long. What do you do if your underlying medical condition shows…
Taking care of a family member with special needs requires a special kind of devotion from those who want the best possible quality of life for their loved one. Unfortunately, this care does not end when the child grows up. Fortunately, there are government programs that can give basic support to such individuals for food, clothing and shelter. But the…
Most residents of Indiana understand that long term disability benefits are available for an injury or illness that results in a permanent disability. Nevertheless, many potential beneficiaries are uncertain about whether a particular affliction can be asserted as the basis for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. Mental illness is one of the conditions that raises the most questions about…
Having a disability can make finding a job challenging. For this reason, the Social Security Administration (SSA) offers those who qualify a chance to save some of their income for educational purposes. The plan for achieving self-support (PASS) helps people with a disability get items, services and skills they need to reach their work goals. A PASS can also increase…