Social Security Disability

Someone who is applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits has probably worked to support themselves for years. All of a sudden, an injury or worsening health issue leaves them unable to continue in their chosen profession. Not only do they have...

When you initially apply for SSD benefits, your application is typically reviewed by Kentucky’s Disability Determination Services (DDS), which works in conjunction with the Social Security Administration (SSA) to process these claims. A team of DDS employees,...

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits are supposed to be there as a source of income and support for workers who have become disabled through illness or injury. But, what if your injuries are related to your workplace activity? Isn’t workers’...

If you’re dealing with an illness or disease at the moment that makes it difficult to work, you may be looking into getting Social Security Disability benefits. Sometimes, people in your circumstances aren’t sure how long they’ll need SSDI or if they will be able to...

Usually, when a worker gets hurt on the job, they apply for workers' compensation benefits. After all, workers' compensation exists just to protect employed adults against financial losses from medical conditions acquired because of their work. However, some people...

Can You Get Social Security Disability If You Have Cancer? Chances are you or someone you know and love is battling cancer. Receiving the diagnosis can be fear-inducing and almost send you into a panic. Cancer has become one of the most common diseases that is battled...

“The guard rails on a highway may restrict some folks from driving the way they want, but (they) mostly end up saving the lives.” Steven Weber Filing an appeal for Social Security Disability is a road that can be difficult to navigate. To help you handle the curves...

Every child has a wish list. In fact when asked, most of them have no trouble coming up with a list on the fly of what they want for Christmas, their birthday, or just a random trip to the store. But just like most adults, what a child wants and what they need are...