by Sirena Denbow | Jul 12, 2023 | Disability
Generally, just a diagnosis does not equal disability – we must present evidence of symptoms and limitations as well. There are some medical impairments, however, that are just so awful or deadly that SSA will fast-track an approval: Compassionate allowance...
by Sirena Denbow | Jun 28, 2021 | Disability
To be eligible to receive Social Security disability benefits you must be unable to engage in a substantial gainful activity (SGA). This is a set dollar amount that changes every year, in 2021 SGA is $1,310 per month gross (before taxes are taken out). If you are...
by Sirena Denbow | Mar 22, 2021 | Disability
If you have incurred a workplace injury, or have been diagnosed with an occupational disease or have a medical diagnosis that impedes your ability to continue working, it can be difficult to know what your next steps should be. There will be conflicting information...
by Sirena Denbow | Nov 1, 2016 | Disability
The Social Security Disability application and review processes usually take several months, and sometimes years, to complete. It is not uncommon for applicants to wonder if they should try to work during this time, or if working will harm their eligibility for...
by Sirena Denbow | Oct 6, 2016 | Disability
Does my AGE affect my eligibility for Social Security Disability benefits? If you are 50 years or older, your age certainly can affect whether or not you qualify for Social Security Disability benefits. This is because there is a special regulation embedded in the...
by Sirena Denbow | Aug 17, 2016 | Disability
Social Security Disability has many components and can get overwhelming especially if you are just looking into social security disability for the first time. Some common questions about social security disability include Title II and SSD. What do these terms mean?...
