Even if you qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits, you should anticipate denial of your initial application. After all, in 2018, the Social Security Administration refused to grant benefits to roughly half of those who sought them. Often,...
Social Security Disability Insurance
Are SSD benefits available for a mental impairment?
If you have a mental or psychological disorder that keeps you from working, you may qualify for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits. The medical records associated with your impairment will be important additions to the claim you submit to the Social Security...
Events that trigger an SSDI Continuing Disability Review
Getting approved for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits often brings great relief to disabled workers in Oregon. The regular checks ease the financial difficulties that can consume your life after an injury or illness made earning a living...
The difference between SSI and SSDI
The government has programs for people in Oregon who cannot work or no longer work because of a disability. Two programs include Social Security Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income, which provide recipients with monthly benefits. Qualifications for...
What does a Social Security Disability Insurance attorney do?
Applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits seems like something that an applicant can do independently. Unfortunately, earning SSDI benefits is more complicated than filling out some forms and submitting them. The process for receiving SSDI...
4 common reasons for SSD application denial
When you need Social Security Disability benefits, a denial letter can be devastating. While it may seem like you are alone in that moment, the truth is that the Social Security Administration (SSA) denies most applications initially. In fact, the SSA awarded benefits...
Can I work while drawing disability?
Sometimes, a person who receives disability benefits may want to earn additional income. They may need the income to help make ends meet, or they may want to work to help fill their day. Regardless of the reason, the question remains of whether or not working will...
Back injuries and disability
Whether your back pain is the result of years of hard physical labor or a violent on-the-job accident, you may now be unable to work. If so, you are not alone. Back injuries are one of the leading causes of missed workdays in the Portland area. And while some workers...
SSDI nets prevent a leap of faith when returning to work
Returning to work after leaving because of a disability can be a daunting prospect. Facing new challenges can be difficult, and you might not know if you’re ready. Fortunately, there are allowances in place so you may not be putting your benefits in danger for trying....
What is the difference between SSI and SSDI?
Anybody looking into federal benefits has probably seen two initialisms: SSI and SSDI. Despite using nearly identical letters and being overseen by the Social Security Administration (SSA), these two programs actually have little in common. Here is a brief explanation...