If you have experienced a significant physical injury or a mental condition that prevents you from doing your job in New York, the government may provide Social Security Disability Insurance benefits. You should know the possible amount of money you can receive per...
Social Security Disability Insurance
SSDI and trial work periods
New York residents receiving SSDI might want to return to work if their condition improves. There are trial work periods that allow you to try to transition while continuing to receive your benefits. How do you get a trial work period? As a recipient of Social...
How can I appeal a denied SSDI claim?
Many Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) claims receive denials the first time around. This does not mean that you should give up hope. You still have the right to file an appeal with the Social Security Administration (SSA). The process, however, is not easy....
Can you receive Social Security Disability benefits and VA benefits at the same time?
It's not uncommon for a service member to receive disability benefits from the Veterans Administration (VA) if their service left them with a permanent injury or illness. But what about Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits? Can you receive SSD and VA disability...
Do I need Social Security Disability Insurance or SSI?
Securing benefits for your disability is essential for your financial future. But if you are confused about the difference between Social Security Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Insurance, you are not alone. SSDI and SSI are often used interchangeably...
Were your Social Security Disability Insurance benefits denied?
Living without financial security compromises a person's well-being and standard of living. Social Security Disability Insurance benefits can help build that sense of security for people who are not able to work. Unfortunately, people who qualify for SSDI benefits are...
Social Security Disability benefits for mental health issues
It is not uncommon for New York residents to only think of physical ailments when they consider what it is to have a disability. A paralyzed body or a terminal illness may be easily identifiable as disabling because others can readily see the challenges that the...
What does it mean to be disabled for SSDI?
A disability can be a life-altering condition that affects a person's general health and their ability to perform or complete everyday tasks. When a New York resident suffers from a disability they may be able to seek financial support from the Social Security...
Help for those navigating the disability benefits process
A disability, by definition, limits some of the actions that a person may undertake on their own. As previously discussed on this blog, disabilities can be physical or mental and can affect individuals of all ages. When a New York resident suffers from a disability...
What is “substantial gainful activity”?
The Social Security Administration defines "disability" as the inability of a person to engage in substantial gainful activity because of a physical or mental condition that will last for at least 12 months or that will result in the individual's death. Whether a...