Social Security Disability: The Appeals Council Stage

When people ask how long it will take for a Social Security Disability application to be processed, they are usually given an answer of 90 to 120 days. Unfortunately, this time frame is often a matter of wishful thinking. If your application is approved in the initial stage of the application process, then yes, it may take just a few short months before you are approved for disability benefits.

Social Security Disability for Meniere’s Disease

If you suffer from Meniere’s Disease, you may not be able to work. If you are unable to work, you may qualify for Social Security Disability benefits. The Social Security Administration (SSA) oversees the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program. If you have earned enough credits and paid in enough taxes to the SSA. If you are approved for benefits, you may have dependents who are also eligible to get benefits as well.

Social Security Disability Benefits for Lumbar Stenosis

If you suffer from lumbar stenosis that has rendered you unable to work, you may be eligible to receive Social Security Disability benefits. The Social Security Administration (SSA) administers the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program, which provides monthly financial benefits to workers who have suffered an injury or medical condition that has rendered them unable to work.

Fibromyalgia and Social Security Disability

More than 12 million Americans suffer from Fibromyalgia. The condition can be very debilitating, causing depression, fatigue and widespread pain. It is no surprise that those who suffer from Fibromyalgia are often unable to work and find themselves needing to apply for Social Security Disability benefits. If you are living with Fibromyalgia and are wondering whether or not your disability claim will be successful, there are some things you need to know.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Social Security Disability

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) happens when the median nerve in the carpal tunnel (wrist area) is constantly compressed and causes strain on the nerve. It's one of the most common nerve compression disorders, affecting as many as 10 million, the American College of Rheumatology reported.

If you're suffering from (CTS) and find it interferes too much with your ability to work and perform daily living activities, there may be help available. The Social Security Administration (SSA) has two benefit programs to help support you financially if you become disabled.

Asthma and Social Security Disability

Asthma is a serious condition that causes breathing problems in people of all ages. The Centers for Disease Control reported that over 16 million adults in America have been diagnosed with the disease.

If you or a loved one is suffering from asthma, the Social Security Administration (SSA) may be able to help you. The SSA offers financial support programs for Americans who can’t work because of a debilitating condition.

What Happens When Your Claim is Denied?

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No one likes to hear that they have been denied Social Security Disability benefits. However, you can’t take the refusal as a personal attack. The fact is that over 60% of first time claims with the Social Security Administration get denied.

There are many reasons why your claim could be denied, but most of the time it is because the right information is not provided on the application. In this case you can file for a “request for reconsideration,” which is essentially an appeal against the decision to reject your initial application for disability benefits.