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Social Security Disability: What is a Disability?

Patricia Woloch asked: Social Security Administration’s Definition of DisabilityThe Social Security Administration has some qualifications to be considered a disability. To be defined as a disability, two conditions must be met:1. The person is unable to do the work for which the disabled person is suited making at least $900 gross income per month (known as [...]

Learning the Fundamentals of Social Security Survivor’s Benefits Claim

Learning the Fundamentals of Social Security Survivor’s Benefits Claim

Claysphere Rivera asked:
General public opinion had generated the belief that Social Security is designed exclusively for retirement. Contrary to this misconception, Social Security System offers a variety of programs that cater not only benefits for retiring individuals but also programs providing assistance for the disabled including their dependents.
This article focuses on Social Security program, [...]

Traumatic Brain Injury And Social Security Disability

Traumatic Brain Injury And Social Security Disability

I am frequently asked whether someone with a Traumatic Brain Injury can get Social Security disability benefits. The answer is YES, depending on the specific facts of each case. Social Security disability benefits are not awarded based solely on a diagnosis.