When young adults in Indiana deal with disabilities, there are many different steps that they can take to enhance their quality of life. Not too long ago, living comfortably and successfully in the world was difficult for people who struggled with any sort of...
Contrary to popular belief, age is not always the reason why people file for disability benefits. There are plenty of reasons to file, but the most common comes from having serious medical issues that prevent a person from making a living. However, before any benefits...
Applying for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits can be a long and frustrating experience. Eligibility for Social Security Disability Insurance, also know as SSDI, is based on the tax record of the applicant, and specifically on the previous five years...
When dealing with a sudden disability, such as being injured at work, you can feel a sense of peace that the social security department will work with you to help supplement your lost income. Although the services in Indiana are certainly available to everyone, they...
SSDI or Social Security Disability Insurance is used by those in Indiana who have been struck by severe illness, thus causing them to have to stop working. SSDI provides them with an alternative form of income while they are incapacitated. The program is funded by the...
People in Indiana applying for Social Security Disability after a life-changing injury or illness may find themselves facing an array of bureaucratic hurdles throughout the application process. Social Security Disability benefits can provide critical support for...
The Social Security Administration outlines medical conditions that qualify for disability payments. The SSA Bluebook does not include scoliosis, but it still is a qualifying condition that individuals in Indiana can list on their application. Scoliosis commonly...
Social Security Disability Insurance decisions are made according to a complex set of rules and regulations with guidelines established by numerous previous written opinions. Indiana workers need to understand they are not entitled to SSDI benefits simply because they...
If your Indiana disability claim is approved, you may receive a check each month to help pay living and other expenses. You may also receive retroactive pay if your disability began before a benefit claim was filed and approved. Benefit claims may remain open for...
The Government Accountability Office recently released a study suggesting that the extended wait times endured by individuals in Indiana and around the country involved with the appeals process for Social Security disability benefits prove disastrous for some...
