While many associated disability benefits with those who have suffered physical illness or injury preventing them from being able to secure gainful employment, disability benefits are also available to those with qualifying mental illnesses. Some such mental illnesses may include bipolar or anxiety disorder. In fact, a variety of other mental illnesses that may prevent…
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What Deferring the Collection of Payroll Taxes Could Mean for Social Security
Social Security is often at the center of some very heated political debates. People have strong feelings about Social Security and it seems as if some threat or another to the Social Security system is being talked about on various news outlets. Once again Social Security is in the headlines. President Trump made an announcement…
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Factors to Consider in Hiring the Right Attorney
The Social Security disability claim process can be much more overwhelming than a person may initially anticipate. Retaining a lawyer to help you apply for disability benefits or appeal a decision rendered by the SSA on a disability claim can bring you a great deal of peace of mind as you try to access these…
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How Do I Prepare for My Social Security Disability Hearing?
Receiving a notice that your application for Social Security Disability benefits has been denied can be, among other things, demoralizing. After putting in the work to complete your application for the critical support provided by Social Security Disability benefits, a denial can feel like a major setback. Try not to let it get you down….
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Does SSI or SSDI Pay More?
The Social Security Administration (SSA) is tasked with overseeing two programs meant to aid the disabled in covering costs of living. These two programs are Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Those disabled individuals who have qualifying work credits and have made FICA contributions may be entitled to SSDI benefits. SSI…
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What Qualifies a Person for Long-Term Disability?
A long term disability policy can provide valuable benefits in the event that you become unable to work. Some choose to purchase an individual long term disability policy on their own, but some employers also offer long term disability (LTD) coverage in their employee benefit packages. Should you become unable to work, you may qualify…
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Can I Collect Unemployment If I Am Terminated While on Disability?
Becoming disabled to the point where you are unable to perform essential duties of your job is scary on a number of levels. You are dealing with a whole new set of restrictions on your ability to go through the normal activities of everyday life. Additionally, the thought of your job being in jeopardy because…
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Do I Qualify for Social Security Disability If I Suffer from Depression?
Thousands of Americans suffer from various forms of depression. It is a mood disorder most prominently recognized by feelings of intense sadness, hopelessness, and low self-worth. Depression can often cause reduced energy levels and loss of interest in what used to be enjoyable, referred to as “anhedonia.” In certain cases, depression can be disabling to…
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Is It Possible to Get SSDI and SSI at the Same Time?
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) are both need-based programs that provide important financial benefits to those who qualify. In order to be eligible for SSDI, you must meet the SSA definition of disability. The disability, whether mental or physical, must be so severe as to prevent an individual from maintaining…
Continue reading…How to make sure your doctor is supportive of your disability case
When you file an application for Social Security claims you will be analyzed both medically and non-medically by your social security examiner. This also requires you to submit both medical documentation and those documents not necessarily related to your medical impairment. You will be required to fill out a Residual Capacity Form, RFC. What is…
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