Monthly Archives: May 2017
Disability and Early-Onset Alzheimer’s Disease
Disability can disrupt the most carefully laid plans. People typically hit their peak professionally in their 40s and 50s, and most do not think about diseases associated with old age since retirement and slowing down still seems far off. One of the most insidious and debilitating conditions that can rob a person of their… Read More »
Monthly Payments and Other Benefits Offered under SSDI
When someone is seeking approval for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, the primary concern is getting the letter saying benefits are forthcoming. However, for long-term financial planning and developing viable systems of support, the claimant needs to know how much money he/she can expect to receive monthly, and what, if any, other benefits… Read More »
What Can Trigger a Termination of Disability Benefits?
Those with disabling conditions typically feel a big sense of relief once they receive the letter saying their disability benefits are approved. Whether through an employer-sponsored insurance policy or Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), the financial worry from not working is reduced. While the hard part appears to be over, keeping awarded benefits becomes… Read More »
The Role of Your Doctor in a SSDI Claim
One of the first things a person does at the onset of a serious and disabling condition is to consult a doctor. The initial days and weeks of assessing and learning about a debilitating impairment are scary and stressful for those afflicted. Doctors are the first and primary source for dealing with disabling conditions,… Read More »