Social Security Disability Resource Center

For the sake of clarity, SSDRC.com is not the Social Security Administration, nor is it associated or affiliated with SSA. This site is a personal, private website that is published, edited, and maintained by former disability claims examiner Tim Moore. To learn more about the author, see the "SSDRC authored by" link at the bottom of the left column menu.

The goal of SSDRC.COM, the Social Security Disability Resource Center, is to inform readers about how the Social Security Disability and SSI Disability process works from start to finish. This includes what to expect before, during, and after a disability application has been processed, common mistakes that need to be avoided, and what to do and how to react in specific situations (for example, receiving notices of denial, obtaining the status of the claim at different points, providing needed evidence, and undergoing a disability interview with a Social Security Claims Representative).

The most basic question about disability benefits is...

In explaining how the system works, SSDRC devotes attention to both medical and non-medical eligibility criteria, the Social Security Administration's definition of disability, and the process that is used to make decisions on initial claims, reconsideration appeals, and hearings that are held by federal administrative law judges. However, the core question most applicants will have is:

How do I prove I am disabled and win disability benefits?

For individuals who have already submitted an application for disability for SSD or SSI benefits, or are merely contemplating filing for disability, learning about how the disability system works can improve the chances of winning benefits. In certain cases, it may help an individual avoid mistakes that cost valuable processing time on a case, and affect eligibility for continuing monthly benefits, back pay benefits and medicare coverage.

SSDRC covers a lot of ground on a wide range of issues, however initial topics that may be useful include the following:

Filing for disability - How to file for SSD or SSI and the Information that is needed by Social Security

How to Apply for Disability - What medical conditions can you apply and qualify for?

Applying for Disability - How long does it take to get Social Security Disability or SSI benefits?

What happens if I file a disability application and it is denied by a disability examiner or Judge?

How do you prove your disability case if you have a mental condition or impairment?

Social Security Disability Back pay and How Long it Takes to Qualify for it and receive it

Social Security Disability SSI - Eligibility Requirements and Qualifications Criteria

If I am determined disabled, how far back will Social Security pay benefits?

Are You Allowed to Work While Receiving or applying for disability?

What is a Social Security Disability Denial based on?

The Social Security Disability Award Letter

If You Get Approved For SSDI Will You Also Get Medicare?

What Can I Do to Improve My Chances of Winning Disability Benefits

Checking the status of your disability claim and why it is so important

Can I get temporary Social Security Disability or SSI benefits?

Do I have to be permanently disabled to get disability?

How does the Social Security Disability Review work?









For more information, visit the following resource sections:

Social Security Disability Resource Center on facebook

Frequently asked questions about getting Denied for Disability Benefits

FAQ on Disability Claim Representation

Info about Social Security Disability Approvals and Being Approved

FAQ on Social Security Disability SSI decisions

The SSD SSI Decision Process and what gets taken into consideration

Disability hearings before Judges

Medical exams for disability claims

Recent articles and answers to questions about SSD and SSI

Part II: Overview of Social Security Disability and SSI Benefits

Part II: Criteria and Requirements for Receiving Disability Benefits

Part II: Applications for Social Security Disability or SSI

Social Security Disability SSI and Mental Conditions, Part II

Supplemental Security Income Disability Benefits

Social Security Disability SSI Qualifications, Part II

Winning Disability Benefits from Social Security Part II








About the Author

SSDRC.com is published by Tim Moore, a former DDS Claims Examiner in North Carolina. DDS, or Disability Determination Services, is the state-level agency that make decisions on both Social Security Disability and SSI claims for the Social Security Administration. To learn more about the author: Tim Moore.

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Information on SSDRC is also provided through the following sections of the site:

Social Security Disability Questions

More Social Security Disability SSI Questions and Answers

Social Security Disability Blog

My Application for Disability was given a Denial by the Examiner

Disability Lawyers by state