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 ...

For more than 40 million Americans, job applications may pose a challenging question: Do you have a disability? Roughly 13% of the U.S. population identifies as having a disability, according to the ...

The Social Security Administration’s (SSA) Compassionate Allowances (CAL) program is designed to accelerate the application process of disability claims for individuals with severe medical conditions ...

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 ...

Albert Einstein once said, “Everything should be made as simple as possible … .” That wisdom is certainly something with which most of us non-geniuses would agree. Applying for Social Security ...

If you've applied for Social Security disability benefits and are still waiting for an answer, you're not alone. "For the first time in history, more than 1 million people are waiting on the Social ...

Steven Miller, Monroe County veterans service officer. Every veteran who has served our nation deserves the support and care they've earned. Filing for VA disability benefits is a vital step in ...

Roughly 13% of the U.S. population identifies as having a disability, according to the Pew Research Center. But this percentage is likely an undercount, Mia Ives-Rublee, disability justice initiative ...

The Texas Rehabilitation Commission's chief told state lawmakers Wednesday that he is working to change the state's status as the least likely place in the nation for sick and injured people to be ...