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Navigating SSD: Dos and Don’ts
Navigating SSD: Dos and Don’ts Most Social Security disability claims are initially denied. While there are no guarantees, there are things you can do to increase the chances of approval. Here are some key dos and don’ts for putting together and submitting your...
Who Gets a Social Security Death Benefit?
Who Gets a Social Security Death Benefit? When someone receiving Social Security disability benefits (SSD) passes away, there are two types of benefits that may be paid to survivors. The first is a lump sum death benefit. This is a small, one-time payment of...
What Does It Mean When My SSD Appeal Says “Under Review”?
What Does It Mean When My SSD Appeal Says “Under Review”? If your Social Security disability (SSD) application was denied, you may receive an “appeal under review” letter or check the status of your appeal online and see “under review.” Many SSD applicants who aren’t...
If Someone Getting SSD Dies, Can I Get Their Benefits?
If Someone Getting SSD Dies, Can I Get Their Benefits? Not exactly. Social Security disability benefits (SSD) are for the disabled worker, and those benefits terminate when the recipient passes away. But that doesn’t necessarily mean dependents are on their own. Here...
SSD: Rules after 60
SSD: Rules after 60 You've probably heard that it can be difficult to get Social Security disability benefits (SSD). Most SSD applications are denied in the first round, and it can take two years or more to get through the appeals process and secure benefits. What...
How Long Do I Have to Work to Qualify for SSD?
How Long Do I Have to Work to Qualify for SSD? When most people think of qualifying for Social Security Disability (SSD), they think about proving that their medical condition is severe enough that they are unable to earn a living. That is a necessary part of the...
SSD Qualifications for Anxiety
SSD Qualifications for Anxiety - Matt Sauerwald, President, Disability Help Group Matt Sauerwald is one of the nation’s top Disability Advocates. Matt has spent more than a decade helping people who are unable to work due to a disability, representing thousands of...
How Long Does it Take to Receive Long-Term Disability?
How Long Does it Take to Receive Long-Term Disability? Long-term disability (LTD) provides income if a disability prevents you from working if the injury was not work-related. Disability benefits for a long-term work-related injury are typically paid through workers’...
Best Tips When Appealing Your Denied Disability Claim
Best Tips When Appealing Your Denied Disability Claim Social Security disability (SSDI) benefits serve as an important safety net for U.S. workers who become disabled before retirement age. Unfortunately, most claims for Social Security disability benefits are...
What is the Criteria for 70% TBI Disability Rating?
What is the Criteria for 70% TBI Disability Rating? What is the Criteria for 70% TBI Disability Rating? After VA grants service connection for Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI disability), VA must determine the correct rating percentage. As a result, the rating percentage...
What Evidence is Used to Decide My SSD Claim?
What Evidence is Used to Decide My SSD Claim? Social Security disability benefits can provide stable income for a worker who is no longer able to work due to medical disability. But, not everyone who suffers from a medical condition is eligible for SSD benefits. If...
Can I Receive Disability Benefits for Fibromyalgia?
Can I Receive Disability Benefits for Fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia is a chronic, potentially disabling condition that scientists don’t yet fully understand. While medical treatment can help manage symptoms, there is no cure for fibromyalgia. Some of the key symptoms...
Reasons Your Disability Claims May Be Denied
Reasons Your Disability Claims May Be Denied - Matt Sauerwald, President, Disability Help Group Matt Sauerwald has been a dedicated advocate for people seeking disability benefits for over a decade. He’s represented thousands of clients and thoroughly knows the...
Anxiety Preventing Me From Working
Does your anxiety prevent you from working? Anxiety can cause feelings of worry or nervousness. These disorders are the most common emotional disorders. If you have an anxiety disorder, you may qualify for Social Security disability benefits. Anxiety symptoms...
SSD Benefits for Widows
SSD Benefits for Widows The Social Security Administration (SSA) provides benefits to certain survivors of deceased workers. That’s true whether the deceased was still working, was retired, or was receiving SSDI benefits at the time of their death. But, not every...
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Can I Get Disability for Being Blind?
Can I Get Disability for Being Blind? Like most medical conditions, blindness or loss of...
Can I Lose My Disability Benefits?
Can I Lose My Disability Benefits? When your Social Security disability (SSD) benefits...
Social Security’s union employees secure a telework deal through 2029
Social Security’s union employees secure a telework deal through 2029 Written...
