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 ...

Katharine Paljug is a financial writer and editor with over a decade of industry experience. Her writing has covered nearly every aspect of the financial world, from investing in forex to paying for ...

Four years ago, Barack Obama promised to reform one of governments biggest entitlement programs. He said the Social Security Administration was guilty of "unconscionable delays" in reviewing and ...

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — The Social Security Administration (SSA) announced that it added 13 conditions to its Compassionate Allowances (CAL) list, which speeds up the disability application process for ...

Understanding the appeal process can help you challenge a Social Security denial and improve your chances of approval.

Jordyn joined Investopedia in February 2025. She was previously a freelance writer covering lifestyle, entertainment, politics in the Midwest, and more. The Social Security Administration announced on ...

The Disability Guys has announced the publication of updated informational material focused on Social Security Disability claims, with distribution centered on individuals seeking guidance through the ...

The Social Security Administration has added 13 new diseases and conditions to its list of disabilities, which earn those suffering serious medical issues a faster benefits application process. Those ...

An attorney specializing in Social Security disability claims writes that, for those with mental illnesses, the process to seek disability can be especially fraught.