For those who are living with disabilities in New York, Social Security might be a lifeline. Determining the maximum benefits you can get from Social Security is mainly a matter of looking at your own circumstances and understanding how Social Security calculates the...
Social Security Disability
Expediting your application for SSD benefits
Under special conditions, you qualify for faster processing for your Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) claim. Instead of waiting months for a response from an SSD office in New York, you wait for a few weeks. This way, you and your family members are quickly...
Be aware of possible taxes on Social Security Disability Income
Taxes can still be a concern for individuals in New York who receive Social Security Disability Insurance income. Many do not continue to work after being declared disabled, but some are employed in a part-time capacity. Additionally, many are married and file taxes...
Appealing a denied SSD claim in New York
If you have sustained injuries or are suffering from an illness that makes you unable to work in New York for at least a year, you may be eligible for Social Security Disability benefits. However, when most people apply for these benefits, the state's agency denies...
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....
Social Security Disability and Supplemental Security Income: An overview
When you’re suffering from a disability that prevents you from working, there are two types of federal disability programs available: Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Understanding the difference between the two...
What happens if you don’t go to your SSDI consultative exam?
When you filed for Social Security Disability (SSDI), you expected a lot of complicated forms would have to be filled out, and you expected to wait a long while for a decision. You didn’t expect to be sent to a strange doctor for a consultative exam -- but that’s...
What is an SSDI onset date, and can I challenge it?
When applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), the Social Security Administration (SSA) may use several unfamiliar terms. One of these is your “onset date.” Your onset date is the date, per SSA, that your disability prevented you from working. Getting...
Do you qualify for Social Security Disability?
Just because you're disabled in New York doesn't mean that you automatically qualify for Social Security benefits. Even if you can't continue working at your current job, you may not qualify if you don't meet certain requirements. However, the Social Security...
How does the SSA determine a disability exists?
Getting approval of a Social Security Disability claim in New York can be a long and frustrating experience for some claimants. It typically takes between 18 and 24 months before the entire process is completed unless the applicant has an undeniable injury or disease...