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Being approved for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits can be a life-altering experience for some people in New Jersey. However, there are often questions about what happens between being approved and actually receiving those SSDI benefits. There is a...
Living with a mental illness can be extremely challenging. Mental illness even prevents some men and women in New Jersey from maintaining gainful employment, making it impossible for them to financially support themselves. However, Social Security Disability Insurance...
When workers in New Jersey suffer a long-term disability, they usually apply for Social Security Disability Insurance or SSDI. SSDI is a program set up by the U.S. government that pays out benefits to workers who are unable to work because of long-term disabilities....
Health care expenses are often a burden regardless of one’s income. However, for those living on fixed incomes, going to the doctor can be a financial disaster. Recipients of Social Security Disability Insurance benefits who do not qualify for Medicare just yet are...
The process of applying for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits in New Jersey can be time-consuming and emotionally draining, but the results are often worth the effort. The application process might not have had a happy ending for you, though. Being denied...
A significant number of Americans struggle with severe psychological disorders. Consequences of the disorders can make it impossible for these individuals to create social relations and maintain gainful employment. Unfortunately, due to common misconceptions, these...
Under the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program, you may apply for benefits for a minor child who suffers from a severe physical or mental health impairment. First, your child must meet the definition of disabled under the Social Security Administration's...
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disorder in which the body's nervous system attacks the central nervous system, resulting in a broad range of symptoms, some minor, some potentially disabling. While many who suffer from MS are able to work and function in society, some...
If a disability is keeping you out of work, the denial of your Social Security Disability (SSD) claim can be a major letdown. The good news? You are far from the end of the process. Here are four things you can do to keep a positive mindset and maximize your chances...
The Social Security Administration (SSA) denies most initial disability claims, many times because their vetting process does not deem the applicant disabled and deserving of benefits. In some situations, however, the SSA will deny a claim due a preventable mistake....
