Disability Benefits
How do you apply for disability benefits?
- In the U.S., there are two programs that can provide financial aid in case of a disability like peripheral neuropathy: Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
- SSDI pays benefits to you and certain family members if you worked and paid Social Security taxes on your earnings
- SSI pays benefits to people with disabilities who have limited income and resources
- You can choose to go through the process independently or with the help of a disability lawyer
- If your application is initially rejected, you have the option to appeal
Our Members’ Experiences
- “I was able to gain benefits on my first application. You have to have a doctor who will be an advocate on your behalf. I leave my financial future in the hands of a financial advisor who is a Certified Financial Planner.” – Bill Porter
Articles
If you want to learn more, click on the links below that we used to get our information.
Webinars
Here are some useful webinars and presentations about how to secure disability benefits.
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Stories
Read personal stories about people’s experiences finding their disability benefits.
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These are resources we’ve compiled from our members. We hope you can learn something from them. Keep in mind that this is mostly anecdotal information on what has and has not worked for our members, and PNSN is not endorsing any specific products. You should always defer to your doctors for medical advice.
– The Peripheral Neuropathy Support Network