Social Security Disability Eligibility: Mistakes in SSD Application

From determining Social Security disability eligibility to receiving the monthly benefits, the whole process of claiming SSD benefits can become very difficult and time-consuming. As such, applicants could commit mistakes that would hurt their chances of getting approved for benefits or of receiving the amount they seek. The following are some of these common mistakes. Filing Unemployment Claims with Social Security Disability (SSD) Disability and unemployment claims conflict in a way, as described by Disability Secrets. Filing for SSD equates to declaring that you are or will be unable to work for at least twelve months due to disability. On the other hand, filing for unemployment is declaring that you are ready and available to work if you find a job befitting your skills. Collecting unemployment benefits does not necessarily prevent you from being approved for SSD.
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Pursuing SSI or SSDI Benefits: How Social Security Lawyers Can Help

When you develop a long-term disability that takes away your ability to work, you can get assistance from Social Security lawyers to claim benefits from the government. The Social Security Administration (SSA) manages two programs for this purpose: Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). There are many people who don’t distinguish between SSI and SSDI and this is understandable. After all, they do have similarities, such as in how they determine medical eligibility. It is important to understand, though, that they are completely distinct programs.
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