Getting approved for Social Security disability benefits takes more than just a diagnosis, it takes time, evidence and persistence. According to the Social Security Administration (SSA), an average of ...

A disability can cause serious financial problems for people who become too ill or injured to work. The American government provides a safety net by allowing certain people with severe disabilities to ...

The Social Security Administration has expanded its expedited disability claims process to 300 conditions, adding 13 serious ...

The Social Security Administration is making major changes to the Supplemental Security Income application, making it easier and faster for applicants to complete. Currently, the application is ...

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) -- Applicants for Social Security disability benefits are waiting months, and sometimes even years, to be approved. Disability benefits through the Social Security ...

BEAUMONT, Texas — Social security disability application wait times are seeing major delays. For Southeast Texans experiencing those delays, the American Association of Retired Persons believe this ...

If you have a disabling condition which is preventing you from continuing to work, you may want to apply for disability benefits through Social Security. In most cases, doing so involves a thorough ...

The psychological assessment can be a stressful part of your disability application, but with preparation, it doesn’t have to be. Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that less than 23% of ...

You will be able to continue the appeal process online, but before you get started will need to gather certain information. This includes your name, Social Security number, address and phone number as ...

Today's Social Security column addresses questions about when applications for benefits can be submitted, who might and might not be able to receive spousal benefits and whether investment withdrawals ...