Does Your Medical Condition Qualify You For Disability Benefits?
How can Indiana residents find out if their medical condition qualifies for Social Security Disability benefits? The Social Security Administration (SSA) has what it calls the “blue book,” which is a list of medical impairments that qualify Americans to receive payments for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI), as long they […]
How Do I Prepare For My Indiana Disability Hearing?
You’ve waited a long time to have your disability case heard. You’ll want to be prepared for all the questions that could come up in your Social Security Disability (SSD) hearing in Indiana. So just what questions will you be expected to answer at the hearing? Here are some of the things related to your condition that […]
Will You Need To Attend An Administrative Hearing For Disability?
Indiana readers understand that many initial applicants seeking disability benefits are left frustrated and concerned when their application comes back denied. A significant number of people are not successful on their first attempt to get benefits, but that is not the end of the road for these individuals. If you need benefits, you have the […]
Government Could Have Overpaid Through Assistance Program
The Social Security Administration (SSA) is investigating whether it overpaid thousands of recipients nearly $400 million over the past decade and longer because of budget cuts. At issue are payments to Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients in Indiana and throughout the U.S. whose cases have not been reviewed in a timely manner. In fact, an […]
Why Would Your Social Security Disability Claim Be Denied?
After waiting for months for a decision on your Social Security Disability claim, the last thing you want to receive is a letter saying that your claim was denied. Unfortunately, it happens frequently, even to people who are genuinely disabled. While reasons for a denial can vary greatly, there are some that top the list. If you’re […]