Can you appeal a denial when applying for SSDI benefits?

You send money to the Social Security Administration (SSA) every week from your paycheck. Typically, people make use of those contributions later in life when they claim retirement benefits to augment their pension or retirement savings.  However, some people need financial support before they are old enough to retire. Those who suffer major injuries or … Read more

Early-onset Alzheimer’s disease and SSD benefits

Alzheimer’s disease is a degenerative neurological disorder that results in a progressive decline of the patient’s cognitive abilities. At the onset, the disease is characterized by a short-term memory loss that becomes more severe as the disease progresses. While Alzheimer’s disease is typically common among older people, it is estimated that about 5% of patients exhibit symptoms … Read more