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Social Security Disability benefits exist to help those who are unable to work due to injury or illness make ends meet. They are among the most important safeguards our government offers its citizens, but benefits can be difficult to secure. If you’ve been injured and are considering applying for Social Security Disability, you probably have a lot of questions, including...
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If you’ve been denied Social Security Disability benefits, you are not alone. More than two-thirds of initial applications are denied. You can always appeal, which we would advise you to do, but it’s a good idea to have a decent understanding of the process first. The appeal process consists of four stages: Reconsideration—If you’re denied benefits, you must request reconsideration...
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When Americans suffer a mental or physical health condition that prevents them from working, they may be eligible for Social Security Disability benefits. But before applying, applicants should know that there are several different types of Social Security Disability benefits. Understanding who is eligible for each type can help you determine the types of benefits you may be able to...
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If a medical condition, illness, or injury prevents you from working for longer than one year, you may qualify for Social Security Disability benefits. However, you must have worked and paid into the Social Security system long enough to receive these benefits. This leaves many disabled Americans asking about their options if they haven’t earned enough credits to receive Social...
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If an illness leaves you unable to work for longer than a year, you may qualify for Social Security Disability benefits. However, the law currently states that there is a five-month waiting period that must pass after an approval before benefits can be paid. So what happens if a disabled person is terminally ill and not expected to live beyond...
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Social Security Disability COLA Millions of Americans depend on Social Security Disability benefits as their main source of income, but many of these individuals continue to struggle to make ends meet. That’s why the Social Security Disability Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) is so important. What Is The COLA? The Social Security Disability COLA is an adjustment to the amount...
