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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...
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...
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....
If your Social Security Disability (SSD) initial claim and request for reconsideration were denied, you may have the opportunity to appeal that decision at a hearing before an administrative law judge. If you make it to this stage of the SSD appeals process, you...
Every year, more than 2 million Americans apply for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits. Of all first-time applicants, more than 700,000 are deemed technically ineligible and immediately denied. If you are applying for benefits, you can reduce your chances of...
After a traumatic event, the repercussions can take a toll on your personal life and your career. If this event has a long-term impact on your mental health, the resulting post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can make it difficult to work. Is it possible to receive...
An injury at work may send you immediately applying for workers' compensation benefits. This is the correct first move, but what can you do when these benefits run out and you still are not able to work? You may then consider applying for Social Security disability...
When young children have disabilities, they may qualify for Social Security Disability benefits. Parents need to understand what makes their children eligible and what they need to do to receive these benefits. Children may receive disability benefits for several...
