Getting approved for Social Security disability benefits takes more than just a diagnosis, it takes time, evidence and persistence. According to the Social Security Administration (SSA), an average of ...

The psychological assessment can be a stressful part of your disability application, but with preparation, it doesn’t have to be. Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that less than 23% of ...

Dear Savvy Senior: What do I need to do to get disability benefits from Social Security? I’m 60 years old and have a medical condition that doesn’t allow me to work anymore. But I’ve read that getting ...

Some people living with a mental health condition find that there are periods of time when working becomes too difficult, and they can no longer sustain employment. Fortunately, there are two national ...

Social Security offers such programs as Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income, for which potential beneficiaries must file applications. What happens if the ...

The Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program is a vital resource for individuals who find themselves unable to work due to a disability. It offers monthly financial support to disabled ...

The Social Security Administration (SSA) announced that it added 13 conditions to its Compassionate Allowances (CAL) list, ...

Applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits has always been a complicated process. But like everything else in our lives right now, COVID-19 has made it even more difficult.

BEAUMONT, Texas — Social security disability application wait times are seeing major delays. For Southeast Texans experiencing those delays, the American Association of Retired Persons believe this ...