Indiana Disability Legal Blog

Reconsideration for Social Security Disability Benefits
Reconsideration is the first level of appeal in the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) process. It reviews the applicant’s initial decision by a different disability examiner. A reconsideration can be requested if the applicant disagrees with the initial decision that

Various Types of Socal Security Disability Benefits
Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits can serve as a financial lifeline to individuals unable to work due to a disability. However, the Social Security Administration (SSA) released in its 2020 report that they have denied over 67% of SSD applications.

The Difference Between SSD and SSDI
Getting hurt on the job or being disabled, which renders a person unable to work, is a serious predicament. To assist in this serious event, the federal government, working with the state government, provides assistance and benefits to disabled members

Medical Conditions That Qualify for Social Security Disability (SSD) Benefits
Qualifying for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits requires an applicant to meet numerous requirements set by the Social Security Administration (SSA). One of the requirements set by the SSA is that an applicant must be suffering or diagnosed with a

What You Need To Know If Your Social Security Disability Application is Denied
Obtaining your Social Security Disability benefits may be the lifeline needed when you cannot go to work due to being seriously injured or having a disability. This benefit may be vital in sustaining a quality life and serving in place

Why is your SSDI application getting denied?
Availing access to Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is an essential lifeline for many disabled workers that relies on this income to support themselves and their families during challenging times. However, the national approval rate for initial applications for SSDI