Living with a disability can make even everyday activities a real challenge. Working with a disability is usually out of the question entirely, leaving many people asking how they will make their ends meet. Fortunately, Social Security Disability (SSD) is available to...
How a dementia diagnosis affects Social Security Disability
Older workers in Indiana, and elsewhere, could be facing the onset of dementia, making tasks they did every day on the job for years seem more daunting. Employers must have difficult conversations with those valued employees. In turn, the employees likely will have a...
Trouble with Social Security Disability? Seek an attorney’s help
We recently heard the story of a young woman from another state who has cystic fibrosis, which is a disease that leads to lung damage. Just 22, she was receiving Social Security benefits for her disability and had access to Medicaid, which covered her health care...
Why do I need another medical test when applying for disability?
You filled out all the paperwork you needed to in order to file for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits. You went back to your doctor's office again, and again, for the records you needed. You think you made your case. Then, you hear from Indiana's Disability...
The government shutdown and Social Security Disability claims
How is the government shutdown affecting the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) claims process? Well, there's good news and bad news. The good news is that existing benefits will be paid and Social Security Administration (SSA) offices will remain open --...
Veterans, Social Security benefits can complement each other
As an Indiana residents and a disabled veteran, you could be receiving Veterans Administration disability benefits. But what if the injury you suffered as part of your active-duty military service also left you unable to work at all, post-service? You could be...
How does the Social Security Administration handle claims?
Social Security is more than a safety net for aging Americans. The fund can also be the source of necessary financial help if someone is disabled or otherwise unable to work. The benefits can help people keep their homes and livelihoods, but the process of getting...
