Perhaps one of the most confusing aspects of winning a Social Security (SSA) disability claim is completing the array of forms during the process. A question you will inevitably ask is, “Does SSA look at my forms and can they alone win or lose my case?”

SSA and/or judges don’t usually approve your case based on what you say on the forms. However, they often use what is said in the forms to support a denial of your claim. This is because if SSA or a judge is going to approve your claim, they will base it on more compelling objective evidence such as medical records and/or treating physicians’ opinions regarding your inability to work.

The inherent problem you have as a claimant is twofold. First, with all due respect, you don’t know what you need to prove in order to win your case. Second, you have spent the past several months or years consistently downplaying the severity of your medical problems to anyone you thought was listening (i.e. your employer, family, friends, doctors and SSA). Even though you are constantly in excruciating pain or exhausted; nobody wants to be viewed by others as a whiner.

Whether you are passionate about a career as a carer or are interested in a volunteer position, working as a disability support worker can be very rewarding. However, at the same time it is very important to remember that it is no mean feat and disability carers have a very challenging career ahead of them as well. If you are considering a career as a support worker, here are some details you ought to know.

The advent of technology has made available a number of mobility aids, designed to make  mobility easier for disabled people. Disabled equipment makes moving easier and sometimes help health professionals to better handle disabled people as well. Some products, like wheelchairs are mobility equipment designed to help with movement while others assist with daily tasks, sometimes things that seem as simple as getting in and out of bed.

According to insurance companies, at least a third of adults Americans will become disabled for more than 90 days preventing them from continuing full time work. Statistics also reveal that one in every seven American workers will be disabled for five years or more. If these statistics are to be believed, a disability is a possibility even the most healthy, “normal” human being should consider.

When you make an application for your social security disability benefits, do you find yourself wondering exactly who is responsible for the decision and who has the final word on your case? SSI income is not something that is randomly decided and distributed but something many disabled people find confusing is who is in charge of their disability benefits. In fact, this is one of the most Frequently Asked Questions so we thought it would be important to consider this information for the purpose of the readers who visit this site for disability related information.