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 ...

When applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), a negative response can be disheartening, especially if you believe you meet all the necessary criteria. However, it's important to know ...

Some people applying for Social Security and SSI may soon find the process easier. Starting in December, first-time applicants between the ages of 18 and almost 65 who never married and are ...

Applying for disability benefits can feel overwhelming, especially when mental health conditions are making it hard to hold down steady work. Many people wonder not only how to apply for Social ...

Jade Dunham was 15 when she was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. Since then, she says, she has been on “almost every medication on the market for my condition.” The disease is chronic and ...

CHICAGO -- The ABC7 I-Team looks at a government benefits slowdown by the pandemic, which is causing delays for people trying to get much-needed government benefits. Social Security Disability ...

Decades after the creation of this federal insurance, millions of Americans do not recognize the importance and value of Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). And those who do, may feel ...

When you’re living with lupus, it can impact all aspects of your daily life, including your ability to work and finances. For many, lupus symptoms like fatigue and pain can make it very difficult — or ...

CHICAGO -- The ABC7 I-Team looks at a government benefits slowdown by the pandemic, which is causing delays for people trying to get much-needed government benefits. Social Security Disability ...

CHICAGO -- The ABC7 I-Team looks at a government benefits slowdown by the pandemic, which is causing delays for people trying to get much-needed government benefits. Social Security Disability ...