When a person suffers a catastrophic injury or develops a severe medical condition that leaves them unable to work, the individual may be eligible for financial assistance through the Social Security Administration’s disability benefit programs. However, qualifying for disability benefits typically involves a complex application process. An experienced Social Security…

If you are 55 years old or older, you might not consider yourself a person of advanced age. But your age could help you qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits if you can no longer work. To receive SSDI benefits, you must show that you have an injury…

Many Kentuckians who have spent their lives working hard to make a living or who have suffered traumatic injuries know what chronic pain is. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) says about 21% of adults in the U.S. experience pain that occurs most days or every day. If your chronic…

It may take several months for the Social Security Administration (SSA) to approve your application for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. However, if your claim is approved, you will qualify for the benefits you would have received since the date of your application or from the date you were disabled. SSDI…

If you have been injured or become ill and can no longer work for a living, you may qualify for Social Security Disability benefits. The Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program provides benefits to about 11 million disabled workers and dependents, including about 200,000 Kentucky residents. Because of the size…

An individual applying for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits may receive a letter directing them to see a doctor for a consultative examination. Some applicants find this to be confusing and frustrating because they have already submitted medical records as part of their application. The Social Security Administration is seeking…

If you have become disabled and can no longer work for a living, you may be eligible for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. To qualify, your disability must prevent you from working for one year or be expected to lead to your death. Generally, SSDI will provide 40% of…

Chronic knee pain is a common complaint among adults. If your knee pain is so bad that it keeps you from working for a living and you need an assistive device to walk, you may be able to obtain Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. Social Security disability benefits replace…

If you have become disabled and expect to qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, you may wonder what your benefit will be. SSDI benefits are monthly payments based on the amount of money you earned prior to becoming disabled. They are meant to replace a portion of the income…

If you develop a disability and can no longer work, you may wonder if your condition automatically qualifies for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits. Some of the most serious conditions, such as certain cancers and adult brain disorders, meet the Social Security Administration’s standard for disability. People who have been…