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Applying for Disability
Social security pays benefits to persons who cannot work because of a medical condition or illness that is expected to result in death or last for at least one year. The qualifications, eligible...
Appealing a Denied Claim
It is not unusual for a disability claim to be denied after the initial application. You will receive a letter from Social Security indicating that your claim has been denied, telling you why...
Collecting Disability Payments
When your disability claim is approved, you will get a letter from the Social Security office stating that your claim was approved. The date of which Social Security found you to be...
Legal Articles
Medical Equivalence in Social Security Disability Claims
Contributed by: Suzanne Villalon-Hinojosa
The regulation regarding the Listing of Impairment...
Getting Disability Benefits for Unlisted "Episodic" Impairments
Contributed by: Suzanne Villalon-Hinojosa
Many unlisted impairments are also episodic in cha...
Medical Expert Requirement at a Social Security Hearing
Contributed by: Suzanne Villalon-Hinojosa
Most Administrative Law Judges believe that if the...
Disability Claims for Spinal Cord Disorder: New Listing Changes
Contributed by: Suzanne Villalon-Hinojosa
Historically, musculoskeletal and mental impairmen...
Disability Law Topics
Types of Illness and Disability
- Disability for Anxiety Disorder
- Disability Payments for Pregnant Women
- Mental Illness and Disability Benefits
- Benefits for Self-Care Disabilities
- How to Get Disability While on Maternity Leave
Disability Coverage
- Filing Disability for Depression
- Disability Coverage for Respiratory Illness
- Filing for Disability Benefits for a Child
- Disability Coverage for Your Children
- Disability Coverage for Your Dependents
Filing for Disability Benefits
Introduction to Social Security Disability Law
Social Security Disability Law is a complex legal field, and for many applicants, hiring a disability lawyer is the best way to ensure a disability claim is approved and the SSI or SSDI benefits are acquired.
Other applicants have additional options, such as federal disability retirement benefits for Federal Employees. Many times disability claims are initially denied, but can often be appealed at several different levels in order to obtain benefits for the applicant. The disability claims appeals process is best handled by an attorney with experience appealing to the board.
Recent Disability and Social Security Articles
Getting Disability Benefits for Unlisted "Episodic" Impairments
Many unlisted impairments are also episodic in character. For instance, migraine headaches can be compared to seizures as they are both episodic impairments. In fact, SSA specifically...Medical Expert Requirement at a Social Security Hearing
Most Administrative Law Judges believe that if they are going to find the claimant equals a listing, they must have an Medical Expert's testimony to support their determination. They...Disability Claims for Spinal Cord Disorder: New Listing Changes
Historically, musculoskeletal and mental impairments account for the major cause of disability among social security disability beneficiaries and a "high percentage of cases...Medical Equivalence in Social Security Disability Claims
The regulation regarding the Listing of Impairment explains that, to meet a listing the claimant must satisfy: 1. All the criteria of the listing, including, 2. Any relevant criteria...Diabetes Related Amputation and SSA Disability
Despite the growing prevalence of diabetes among the U.S. population and increase in death rates related to this condition, SSA disability awards for diabetes have not substantially...Frequently Asked Questions about Social Security Disability and SSI Benefits
It has been estimated that about 30% of people entering the workforce today will become temporarily or permanently disabled before they reach retirement age. Frequently...Getting Disability Benefits for Arthritis
Osteoarthritis (OA) is what most people know as “common” arthritis and occurs with normal “wear-and-tear” of use of your joints over time. It is common as people age to get OA and...Disability Benefits for Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disease that attacks the central nervous system in the brain and spinal cord. It is a very debilitating disease characterized by attacks at various...Moving Forward With the Denial of Disability Benefits
Workplace injuries, depending on its severity, can render some employees disabled. In turn, disabled employees would often face...Processing Disability Claims and Benefits
Disability entails physical and financial hardships. To alleviate the pain and suffering of a disabled individual, social security benefits are provided. As a prerequisite...Legal Answers
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- Can I get disability benefits for chronic back pain?
- Disability retirement benefits for a postal worker. FERS or CSRS?
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- If my disability condition gets worst, am I eligible to recieve more benefits to compensate?
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