Disability Benefits: Rumors and Reality

The process of filing for disability benefits is complicated enough, without adding assumptions, ‘common knowledge,’ rumors, myths, and make-believe.  In this blog, Leanne Hernandez directly addresses the realities of working with Social Security Disability, separating truth from common misconceptions.

Should You Fill Out Disability Forms Yourself? No, You Probably Shouldn’t.

Can I File For Disability Before I Stop Working? Short Answer: No.

SSDI and SSI Back Pay: How Far Back Does Social Security Go?

Isn’t Disability Overrun with Fraud and Scammers? No! That is a myth!

If my doctor says I’m disabled, then I qualify for disability, right? Well, no.

Can you file for SSDI if you’re collecting early retirement from Social Security? Yes, But Timing Matters!

Can I File for Disability on My Own? Yes, You Can!

Can You Be Married and Still Get Disability? Yes, You Can!

Do You Have to Be Off Work for a Year Before Applying for Disability? No, You Do Not!

Do You Really Get Denied the First Time You Apply for Disability? Not Always!

At Disability Advocates, we know the Social Security Disability system inside and out and we use that knowledge to anticipate challenges, quickly adapt, and find solutions where others might just see obstacles.

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