Amherst Social Security Disability Law Blog
How do I know if my condition qualifies for disability benefits?
When an injury or illness prevents you from working, you can ask the Social Security Administration (SSA) to help supplement your income. But in order for them to help you, you must qualify for Social Security disability benefits.There are many factors that the SSA...
Applying for SSD or SSI benefits
New York residents may qualify for disability benefits from the Social Security Administration if they have contributed to the program through Social Security payroll deductions and have a medical condition that prevents them from working. Individuals who do not...
Social Security disability and appeals deadlines
New York residents whose application for SSI disability or SSD benefits was denied can appeal the decision. They only have up to 60 days after the date of the denial, with an additional five days to account for the mailing of the denial letter, to submit an appeal....
Obtaining benefits during an appeal
New York residents and others who receive disability benefits may have their cases reviewed every three to seven years. After a review, it is possible that benefits will be suspended because an individual's condition has improved significantly. Benefits could also be...
Is fibromyalgia a disability?
Have you felt a constant ache all over your body for several months? Do you feel tired even after sleeping through night? Are you finding it difficult to focus or concentrate? If so, you may be suffering from a disorder known as fibromyalgia.Fibromyalgia is a disorder...
Understanding back payments for disability benefits
People in New York who are applying for Social Security Disability may face a lengthy process to gain approval, moving from their initial application to, at times, a disability hearing or even further in the appeals process. In many cases, when people are finally...
Blue water Navy vets may be eligible for disability benefits
Some New York veterans of the Vietnam War who were exposed to Agent Orange may be eligible for disability benefits if a proposed bill becomes law. The proposed bill would extend disability benefits to blue water Navy veterans who have contracted one of 14 medical...
Why were my SSDI benefits denied?
Every year, the Social Security Administration (SSA) denies nearly 50% of disability claims. Many New York families who face the challenges of a disability then have to manage the stress of a denied claim as well. And almost all of these families wonder the same...
Where does New York rank for disability employment?
Individuals with disabilities can face challenges when it comes to employment. Recent statistics suggest that this may particularly be the case here in New York.According to the organization RespectAbility, New York has seen small increases in its disability...
When does back pain become a disability?
Back pain is one of the most pervasive conditions to affect Americans nationwide. Virtually every vocation, from office work to construction to transportation, has the potential to cause back pain. When the pain becomes so severe it affects your work, that is when you...