Having a child with disabilities can cause a family to confront many different challenges and this may be even more true for those families with lower incomes. In such situations, these families are likely curious as to their options for receiving government support, such as Social Security disability benefits. When, however, are children eligible these…
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Do I Still Qualify for SSD Benefits If I Lose My Job?
The Social Security Administration (SSA) actually offers a number of incentives to those on disability looking to rejoin the workforce. If you think about it, this makes a lot of sense. Working can help alleviate the need to receive disability benefits, either fully or in part, and also allows the individual with a disabling condition…
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Will Receipt of Public Benefits Reduce My Disability Benefits?
Disability benefits may not be the only benefits you are receiving or will receive at any given point in time. There are a variety of other benefits you may qualify to receive for a number of different reasons. It can be complicated to keep track of all of these benefits, the limitations they may have…
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Obsolete Jobs Led to Disability Benefit Denials
While there are people in critical need of disability benefits, the path to receiving benefits can be a bumpy one, to say the least. There are forms to complete and records to submit. Due to the fact that the majority of applicants are initially denied, there is often an appeal that will need to be…
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The Expansion of the Social Security Administration’s Compassionate Allowance Program
Social Security disability benefits are available to qualifying individuals who are suffering from severe medical impairments. These benefits can be a critical resource for those struggling financially due to medical conditions preventing individuals from retaining gainful employment. While these benefits can provide much-needed support to disabled individuals across the country, they can be quite difficult…
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Social Security Disability Starter Kit
When you are in need of accessing Social Security Disability benefits, you may feel that the pressure is on! The financial pressure you can feel may be intense and the stress of going up against the disability benefits application process can leave you reeling. A good starting point may be to review the Social Security…
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Social Security Survivor Benefits
Under certain circumstances, the family members of a disabled individual can receive Social Security benefits. For instance, Social Security survivor benefits can kick in after the death of a disabled worker. After death, the disabled worker’s spouse or dependents may be eligible to receive these benefits. Here, we will discuss more on what Social Security…
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Undercover Surveillance and Social Security Disability
Have you heard rumors that Social Security will investigate you if you are applying for or receiving Social Security disability benefits? While it is unlikely that Social Security will hire a private investigator or start combing through your online and social media presence, this could very well happen if a red flag has been raised…
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Importance of Your Doctor in Your Disability Claim
Do you need to file for Social Security Disability benefits? A well-qualified support team can be essential in helping you successfully navigate this process. Your doctor will play a particularly significant role in your disability claim. While most people may be aware of the prominent role medical records will have in the process, the importance…
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Is Inflammatory Arthritis Considered a Disabling Condition?
Arthritis involves inflammation of the joints. In fact, inflammation in major joints is the key symptom of arthritis. A person suffering from inflammatory arthritis may experience debilitating joint pain as well as swelling. Furthermore, symptoms may include severe fatigue, as well as fever and involuntary weight loss. Inflammatory arthritis comes in many forms, the most…
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