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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.

What is Each Person’s Role at a Disability Hearing?

For most disability applicants, an administrative appeal is their first real chance at having their disability application approved. See who must be present at a disability hearing and what specific role each person has to play. Understanding that can help alleviate your fears.

By |2021-05-21T12:23:57-05:00November 16th, 2020|Blog, SSDI|Comments Off on What is Each Person’s Role at a Disability Hearing?
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Can Certain Disability Payments and Workers’ Compensation Affect Your Social Security Benefits?

While individuals can receive multiple benefits based on their disability status, certain payments can affect the amount of their monthly social security disability benefit. These other benefits may cause your monthly benefit amount to be reduced or eliminated. Here’s how receipt of certain disability payments and workers’ compensation payments can affect your SSD or SSI benefits. 

By |2021-05-21T12:24:10-05:00November 10th, 2020|Blog, SSDI|Comments Off on Can Certain Disability Payments and Workers’ Compensation Affect Your Social Security Benefits?
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Common Questions to Ask When Meeting with a Disability Attorney

You don’t need an attorney to apply for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits. But hiring an experienced disability lawyer increases the likelihood that your application will be approved. To help, we’ve prepared this disability FAQ of questions to ask to ensure you hire the disability attorney who is right for you.

By |2020-10-21T16:43:39-05:00October 21st, 2020|Blog, SSDI|Comments Off on Common Questions to Ask When Meeting with a Disability Attorney
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Disability Benefits During COVID: Is COVID-19 Considered a Disability?

Those diagnosed with COVID-19, particularly those who were unable to work, frequently ask whether the diagnosis makes them eligible for social security disability (SSD) benefits. See the answer.

By |2021-05-21T12:25:02-05:00October 8th, 2020|Blog, SSDI|Comments Off on Disability Benefits During COVID: Is COVID-19 Considered a Disability?
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How a Social Security Attorney Can Help You Win Disability Benefits

While you can apply for social security disability benefits on your own – which many people do – having an experienced attorney on your side greatly increases the chance that your application will be approved. Here’s how.

By |2021-05-21T12:25:56-05:00September 8th, 2020|Blog, SSDI|Comments Off on How a Social Security Attorney Can Help You Win Disability Benefits
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When to Hire a Disability Advocate or Lawyer

The best time to hire a disability attorney or disability advocate is before you begin the SSD application process. Though both disability attorneys and disability advocates know what information would best support your SSD application and can help you prepare for appeals, disability attorneys usually have more experience and training with trial prep, trial practice, and understanding legal precedent that could help during an appeal. 

By |2021-09-07T18:22:33-05:00August 24th, 2020|Blog, SSDI|Comments Off on When to Hire a Disability Advocate or Lawyer
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Emotional disorders and SSD

Many people in Las Vegas, Nevada, do not realize they may qualify for Social Security Disability benefits if they cannot work because of emotional disorders. However, the Social Security Administration recognizes many mental disorders as disabling conditions. Among these are several disorders that primarily have emotional and behavioral effects. 

By |2023-06-20T14:06:37-05:00May 30th, 2020|Blog, SSDI|Comments Off on Emotional disorders and SSD
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