On behalf of Law Office of Ellene Welsh | Jun 28, 2016 | Social Security Disability, social security disability 1
Anyone who has experienced even moderate back pain knows that it can certainly be debilitating. Despite the fact that a large number of Americans suffer from back pain daily, and many of them are unable to function ideally because the discomfort, it can be quite a...
On behalf of Law Office of Ellene Welsh | Jun 28, 2016 | Social Security Disability, social security disability 1
The process of filing for and receiving temporary (or closed end) Social Security disability benefits can be long and drawn out. In some cases, the claimant may have a significant delay between the effective date that his or her disability diminished to the point that...
On behalf of Law Office of Ellene Welsh | Jun 28, 2016 | Social Security Disability Benefits for Mental Conditions, social security disability benefits for mental conditions 1
Obtaining temporary Social Security disability benefits for issues related to mental health has a reputation for being a very difficult and uncertain process. However, with proper preparation and an understanding of how the acceptance process works, the odds of having...
On behalf of Law Office of Ellene Welsh | Jun 24, 2016 | Social Security Disability, social security disability 1
This blog recently discussed the appeals process for disability benefits. It is also helpful for disabled individuals to understand the process for applying for disability benefits and what is required when they apply. In general, individuals who are unable to work...
On behalf of Law Office of Ellene Welsh | Jun 16, 2016 | Social Security Disability Benefits for Illness, social security disability benefits for illness 1
It may be discouraging and even frustrating for disabled individuals who are badly in need of Social Security disability (SSD) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits to have an application for benefits be denied. It is important to keep in mind, however, that...
On behalf of Law Office of Ellene Welsh | Jun 10, 2016 | Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
People may not always understand that the Social Security Administration offers different benefits and options other than retirement benefits that may be helpful to disabled adults and disabled children or other individuals in certain circumstances. In addition to...
On behalf of Law Office of Ellene Welsh | Jun 2, 2016 | Social Security Disability, social security disability 1
Different types of disability benefits may be available to disabled individuals in different circumstances. Generally, Social Security Disability benefits are available when a disabled individual suffers from a medical condition that prevents them from working....
On behalf of Law Office of Ellene Welsh | Jun 1, 2016 | Social Security Disability Benefits for Mental Conditions, social security disability benefits for mental conditions 1
Social Security disability benefits may be available for disabled individuals who suffer from mental conditions; they may be able to receive Social Security disability or Supplemental Security Income. Essentially, qualifying for SSD is based on work history, while SSI...