Category: SSD

In some situations, disabled widows or widowers may be able to receive survivors benefits through their spouse's earning record. The disabled widow or widower must be able to establish his or her own disability as well as meet other criteria…

The age that a person has to be to qualify for disability benefits depends on the type of benefits he or she is receiving. The Dayes Law Firm PC team of Social Security Disability lawyers are well-versed in all aspects…

The Social Security Administration makes important updates to the eligibility criteria for Social Security disability programs on an annual basis. These updates can impact various aspects of eligibility, such as limits on the resources and income that claimants can earn…

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) provides payments to qualifying individuals who can no longer work because of a disability. The amount of your monthly SSDI payment will depend on your earnings prior to your disability and any other public disability…

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a needs-based program. This means benefits can be reduced or terminated entirely based on factors such as the amount of income you receive, whether anyone helps with your living expenses and where you live. For…

Before claimants can receive Social Security Disability benefits, they must go through a disability evaluation during which the Social Security Administration (SSA) will determine if the claimant meets the requirements for obtaining disability benefits. The evaluation process includes a network…

To qualify for disability benefits through Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI), you must be able to support your disability claim. This requires you to prove your disability and how it prevents you from working. A…

Although it is possible to get Social Security disability benefits while you are receiving other types of government benefits, it is important to understand how these programs interact with each other and the impact they could have on your disability…

Some people may not be aware that children can also qualify for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits provided by the Social Security Administration (SSA) if they suffer from an impairment that significantly impacts their functioning. Our experienced Phoenix Social Security…

If you are trying to get Social Security Disability benefits, you must meet the Social Security Administration's (SSA) strict definition of disabled. This definition is different from that required for other programs and may reach far beyond how the average…