From the WASHINGTON POST: 597 days. And still waiting
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From the WASHINGTON POST: 597 days. And still waiting
“10,000 people died in the past year while stuck in a backlog of judges’ disability cases.” Between 1996 and 2015, the number of working-age adults receiving federal disability payments increased significantly across the country, now more than ever it is all but a necessity that you get help getting your benefits from an experienced Social Security […]
Read moreYou May Be Eligible To Expedite Your Disability Hearing
The vast majority of people who apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) will be denied at the first stage, and will continue on through the appeals and hearing process. Unfortunately, these systems are always backed up, leaving you with months or years of waiting, and when you are hurt or unable to work, this […]
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Know Your Rights If You Are Disabled
In the United States, physically challenged people possess certain rights and are protected by a number of laws. There is also a vast network of nonprofit advocacy groups which ensures that these rights are not violated. One of the most popular pieces of legislation regarding the physically challenged is the Americans with Disabilities Act. Another […]
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Social Security Disability Can Be Confusing
When you have a medical condition that stops you from performing a full-time job, whether mental or physical in nature, you are supposed to claim benefits of disability from the social security administration to compensate you. By understanding the right procedures, requirements, and appeals that are being followed to claim for those benefits the process […]
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Five Reasons Why You Should Have an Attorney for Your Social Security Disability Appeal
Like many governmental applications, going through the Social Security disability process is never easy. Months, or even years of paperwork, phone calls, and examinations can be incredibly tiring and frustrating, especially when you are dealing with a debilitating health condition. Many people trying to get SSDI attempt to do everything themselves, including the hearing and […]
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Factors That Determine Your Potential SSDI Back Payments
In many cases, a newly awarded claim for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) may be eligible for back payments, which are considered to be “past due” disability benefits. This can be a huge financial and emotional relief for many people, especially after the long claims process they’ve been through. Chances are good that your case […]
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A Quick Overview Of Social Security Disability Family Benefits
We all know that one person’s disability can have a tremendous impact on their loved ones. It is never just one person who is affected by a serious medical condition or the inability to work. Because of these situations, the Social Security Administration has allowed for certain family benefits to be collected under one individual’s […]
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The SSA Wants To Help You Return To Work: Here’s What You Need To Know
Nearly 14 million people in America receive some kind of disability benefits through governmental programs like Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) each year. Being awarded approval for such benefits can be a long and stressful process, but what happens after you have them? Many people experience changes in their medical […]
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Back to the Basics – What are the Differences Between SSI and SSDI?
The Social Security Administration is a federal agency that governs both SSI and SSDI. It is very common to have heard of these acronyms, but to not understand the differences between the two programs. This article aims to look closer at the two kinds of benefits and explain the basic differences between the two. SSI […]
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