The application process to be approved for Social Security Disability benefits can be challenging, and so can the Social Security Disability appeals process. The Social Security Disability appeals process has several levels, or stages, and following a request for...
Month: January 2017
What is a COLA?
Our readers who are familiar with Social Security and benefits including Social Security Disability and Supplemental Security Income may have heard of a "COLA" and a "COLA increase." But, some may wonder what COLA refers to. So, what is COLA?COLA refers to the cost of...
What are the primary differences between disability benefits?
The importance of understanding that there are different types of disability benefits and different ways of qualifying through the Social Security Administration cannot be overstated. There are two primary types of disability benefits offered by the Social Security...
Returning to work after a job-related injury
Working as a nurse means that you have to do a lot of lifting. It was only a matter of time before you hurt your back while moving a patient.Your doctor has ordered you to be out of work for two weeks before returning for light duty. But since a nurse's job very...
Understanding eligibility for Social Security Disability
Understanding how to qualify for Social Security Disability benefits can be complicated. It is important to know how to provide evidence of eligibility, and it can also be helpful to understand how eligibility for benefits is determined. It is also useful to be...