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Social Security benefits, both Supplemental Security Income and Social Security Disability Insurance benefits, are a federally run program. If you have filed an application and are awaiting adjudication, you do not need to file a new application. If you are currently...
About half of all adults in the U.S. report difficulties affording healthcare costs, and nearly 30 million Americans remain uninsured. The inability to afford medical treatment can pose a serious problem for those seeking disability benefits with Social Security...
The definition of disability is the inability to engage in any substantial gainful activity by reason of any medical determinable physical or mental impairment which can be expected to result in death, or which has lasted or can be expected to last for a continuous...
The definition of disability is the inability to engage in any substantial gainful activity by reason of any medical determinable physical or mental impairment which can be expected to result in death, or which has lasted or can be expected to last for a continuous...
When an application for disability benefits goes to hearing, the Social Security Administration pulls a copy of your IRS records that shows past employers and how much they’ve paid you over the years. On these reports, it’s not uncommon to see a claimant has made some...
The construction industry is notoriously hazardous, and it is well-known for high-risk work environments. There are many different injury risks that workers may face on construction sites. Safety regulations are put in place to help mitigate these risks. However,...
A constant source of frustration for many disabled people is keeping up with the various reporting requirements for supplemental security income, though that could get a little bit easier under a new rule proposed by the Social Security Administration. Unlike...
When workers suffer a debilitating injury or illness that prevents them from working, they may be eligible to receive Social Security Disability Insurance benefits. In most cases, those who apply and receive disability benefits will continue to receive them for many...
When an injury prevents someone from working, it can cause a lot of stress and financial hardships. Those in this situation can apply for Social Security Disability Insurance to help them while they recover. Most of the time, injured workers need these benefits as...
In 2022 the US Department of Health and Human Services ruled that long COVID is a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you are applying for disability with SSA, your symptoms must have lasted for at least 12 months to be considered for approval....
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