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Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) provides monthly financial support to individuals who can no longer work due to a serious medical condition. To qualify, you must meet both the Social Security Administration’s medical definition of disability and the required work credit requirements based on your employment history.

Our SSDI category covers everything you need to know about:

  • Who qualifies for SSDI benefits
  • Work credit and earnings requirements
  • The Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA) income limits
  • How SSDI benefits are calculated
  • How long the approval process takes
  • Common reasons SSDI claims are denied
  • What to do after an SSDI denial
  • How SSDI converts to retirement benefits

Unlike SSI, SSDI is based on your work history and prior contributions to Social Security through payroll taxes. The amount you receive depends on your lifetime earnings.

Understanding SSDI rules before you apply — or before you appeal — can significantly improve your chances of approval. These articles are designed to help you navigate the system with confidence and avoid costly mistakes.

If you need help with your SSDI claim, The Good Law Group offers free case evaluations and experienced representation at every stage of the process.

Partial Disability v. Total Disability

If you are unable to work due to a disability or medical condition, you’ve likely considered applying for disability benefits. But the type of disability benefits you may be eligible for depend on whether your disability is classified as partial or total and how it affects, or is expected to affect, your future ability to work.

By |2022-02-25T14:54:13-06:00February 25th, 2022|Blog, SSDI|Comments Off on Partial Disability v. Total Disability
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Are SSD Benefits Taxable?

One of the first questions people have when they’re approved for social security disability (SSD) benefits is: Will I have to pay federal taxes on my SSD benefits? The answer depends on the type of social security disability benefits received and the recipient’s other income.

By |2022-02-07T12:23:38-06:00February 5th, 2022|Blog, SSDI, SSI|Comments Off on Are SSD Benefits Taxable?
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What Veterans Should Know About Applying for SSD Benefits

If you’ve been awarded VA benefits through the military, there is no automatic approval process to obtain SSD benefits. The VA and Social Security have different processes for proving benefits for disabled individuals. When reviewing for VA eligibility, they review the application in the light most favorable to the veteran. The Social Security Administration, on the other hand, does not review their applications in that same light. To learn more, watch this short video.

By |2022-01-19T17:28:53-06:00January 10th, 2022|Blog, Eligibility, SSDI|Comments Off on What Veterans Should Know About Applying for SSD Benefits
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How Do You fill Out A Third Party Function Report In A Social Security Disability Case?

Don’t allow third parties to fill them out because I have never seen a Third Party Function Report used to help a claimant get approved for Social Security Disability benefits. The Social Security Administration(SSA) uses them to deny claimant’s benefits. These third parties are not part of the case and they do not have to be.

By |2022-01-05T14:20:07-06:00October 20th, 2021|Application process, Blog, SSDI|Comments Off on How Do You fill Out A Third Party Function Report In A Social Security Disability Case?
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Guidelines for Answering a Social Security Function Report

Our firm has been helping claimants receive Social Security Disability benefits for over 25  years. In our experience, there are details that can help or hurt you when completing paperwork during the process. Here is a video and some guidelines for you to use when answering questions contained in a Social Security Function report.

By |2022-01-05T14:23:30-06:00October 20th, 2021|Application process, Blog, SSDI|Comments Off on Guidelines for Answering a Social Security Function Report
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What Happens After You Get Approved for Benefits

First, congratulations! You can now breathe a sigh of relief knowing your monthly disability benefit check will soon be on its way. But you’re also probably wondering – what now? Here’s what to expect after you get approved for benefits.

By |2022-10-07T15:26:44-05:00September 22nd, 2021|Application process, Blog, SSDI|Comments Off on What Happens After You Get Approved for Benefits
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What Money Can Be Taken from SSDI Payments and Social Security Payments?

Though in most circumstances creditors cannot garnish or attach to a disabled worker’s Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) payments and Social Security payments, there are still a few exceptions that disability claimants should be aware of when applying for benefits.

By |2021-08-19T15:23:42-05:00August 18th, 2021|Blog, SSDI, SSI|Comments Off on What Money Can Be Taken from SSDI Payments and Social Security Payments?
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HELP! The Bill Collector Wants To Garnish My SSDI Benefits!

If you're like most Americans receiving SSDI benefits, then these benefits can account for a sizable portion of your household income. These SSD benefits are an essential part of your life. Unfortunately, once a bill collector discovers that you receive SSD benefits, that collector may threaten to garnish the funds. Can they really do this? The answer is, it depends.

By |2021-08-19T15:17:10-05:00August 8th, 2021|Blog, SSDI|Comments Off on HELP! The Bill Collector Wants To Garnish My SSDI Benefits!
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