SSA DISABILITY BLOG
Jan. 15, 2024
The Disability Determination Service (DDS) is a state agency typically where the Disabled Individual resides when claims for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and/or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits are file through SSA.
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Jan. 6, 2024
Currently, SSA has an on-line account for individuals to view that information called "My Social Security Account" at SSA.gov.
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Jan. 5, 2024
If you are a victim of identity theft, another person may be using your social security number to report earnings to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), or other governmental agencies. Whereas, those earnings may be reported on your social security number, and it will appear to SSA that you are still working while trying to obtain disability benefits.
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Oct. 6, 2020
For those applying for Supplemental Security Income (SSI), there are different eligibility requirements from those used to determine eligibility for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits that must be taken into consideration.
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Oct. 6, 2020
For many Texas workers who have been unable to work for an extended period due to medical conditions, it may be difficult to come to terms with the inability to obtain income that had previously been their primary source of financial support.
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Oct. 6, 2020
Many individuals throughout Texas who receive Social Security Disability benefits have children that rely on them for financial support. In some circumstances children of recipients of Social Security Disability Insurance benefits may be eligible to receive benefits from Social Security as well.
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Oct. 6, 2020
Applying for Social Security Disability benefits in states like Texas can be a complex matter, particularly because most applicants have no prior experience in dealing with this type of filing. It is important that applicants take steps to ensure accuracy in their application not only to help facilitate a favorable outcome, but also to avoid putting themselves in a situation where they may be accused of misrepresenting information.
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