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How Long Will Short-Term Disability Last?

How Long Will Short-Term Disability Last?

May 14, 2024 |

How Long Will Short-Term Disability Last?  Short-term disability benefits can be an important safety net when you are temporarily unable to work due to illness or injury. Unlike Social Security disability (SSD), short-term disability is strictly time-limited....

SSD For Knee DISABILITIES

SSD For Knee DISABILITIES

May 7, 2024 |

SSD For Knee DISABILITIES Millions of Americans are affected daily by their knee pain. Whether it’s a short-term injury such as a torn ligament or something more long-term like arthritis, these disabilities can have serious effects on your day-to-day quality of life....

Qualifying for SSD for Whiplash

Qualifying for SSD for Whiplash

Apr 23, 2024 |

Qualifying for SSD for Whiplash Whiplash is a relatively common condition–Mayo Clinic estimates there are about 3 million new cases of whiplash in the U.S. each year. Symptoms of this condition can include:  Neck pain, which may worsen with movement Limited range of...

SSD Benefits for Sleep Apnea

SSD Benefits for Sleep Apnea

Mar 26, 2024 |

SSD Benefits for Sleep Apnea Sleep apnea isn’t listed in the Social Security Blue Book, meaning there’s no set list of criteria to tell a person suffering from this condition whether the Social Security Administration (SSA) will consider them disabled. But, that...

How to Find the Best SSD Advocate

How to Find the Best SSD Advocate

Mar 12, 2024 |

How to Find the Best SSD Advocate If you’re applying for Social Security disability (SSD) benefits, you may know that getting approved can be an uphill battle. While the numbers differ a little from year to year and state to state, well over half of SSD applications...

Non-Medical Requirements for Disability

Non-Medical Requirements for Disability

Feb 27, 2024 |

Non-Medical Requirements for Disability When most people think about qualifying for Social Security disability benefits (SSD), they’re focused on whether or not the Social Security Administration (SSA) will consider them disabled. While medical qualification is...

Is My Depression a Disability?

Is My Depression a Disability?

Feb 20, 2024 |

Is My Depression a Disability?  Depression is a common mental health condition and is not always disabling. When the Social Security Administration (SSA) considers a Social Security disability (SSD) claim based on depression, they are looking to see whether your...

Disabled Veterans Transportation Benefits

Disabled Veterans Transportation Benefits Most disabled vets know that they’re entitled to VA healthcare services, whether that means treatment for their service-connected conditions or broader healthcare services. But many don’t know about or don’t take advantage of...
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Faster SSDI Claims for 100% P&T Disabled Veterans

Faster SSDI Claims for 100% P&T Disabled Veterans By Scott Layden, Senior Disability Advocate U.S military disabled veterans who have been rated 100% Permanent and Total (P&T) disabled by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) may qualify for expedited...
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Getting Both Social Security and VA Veterans Disability Benefits

Can I Get Both SSD And Veterans Disability Benefits? Yes, you can get both Social Security and VA disability benefits.  Disabled veterans often apply for both types of benefits.  However, there are differences between Social Security and VA disability benefits. Your...
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New SSA Rule for Young Adults: What Families Should Know

New SSA Rule for Young Adults: What Families Should Know If you're the parent of a young adult with a disability, you already know the system wasn't built with your kid in mind. Most disability rules assume a 50-year-old with a long work history and a clear...
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2027 Social Security Disability Benefits Pay Chart

2027 Social Security Disability Benefits Pay Chart Social Security disability benefits are an important resource for people in the United States who can no longer earn a living due to an injury or medical condition. There's a lot to know about disability, from how you...
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What is the SSDI Payment Schedule?

What is the SSDI Payment Schedule? Until May 1997, Social Security benefits were paid on the 3rd of each month. That was true whether you were receiving retirement benefits or Social Security disability benefits (SSDI). Now, the date that your disability pay arrives...
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Getting Both Social Security and VA Veterans Disability Benefits

Can I Get Both SSD And Veterans Disability Benefits? Yes, you can get both Social Security and VA disability benefits.  Disabled veterans often apply for both types of benefits.  However, there are differences between Social Security and VA disability benefits. Your...
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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...
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Yankee Station Agent Orange UPDATED 2025

Yankee Station Agent Orange - Blue Water veterans can now get presumptive service connection. The Yankee Station If you served in the Blue Water Navy during the Vietnam War, you may have been exposed to Agent Orange, a toxic herbicide. As of January 1, 2020, Blue...
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VA Permanent and Total Disability (TDIU) for PTSD

VA Permanent and Total Disability (TDIU) for PTSD. Let us help you receive the benefits you have earned.

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What You Need to Know: Widows Benefits and Social Security Disability

What You Need to Know: Widows Benefits and Social Security Disability When you qualify for two types of Social Security benefits, such as widows benefits and Social Security disability (SSDI), you may be unsure which to pursue or how they might work together. ...
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What Does “Appeal Under Review” Mean for SSDI?

What Does “Appeal Under Review” Mean for SSDI? If you’ve received an “appeal under review” status from the Social Security Administration (SSA), it can be confusing. This update in the Social Security Disability (SSDI) appeals process indicates that a decision has...
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How Long Does it Take to Get Social Security Disability Benefits?

How Long Does it Take to Get Social Security Disability Benefits? According to the Social Security Administration (SSA), the average processing time for a new Social Security Disability (SSDI) application is three to six months. But, the average processing time varies...
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Can I get A 100% VA Rating for PTSD due to Military Sexual Trauma?

Can I get A 100% VA Rating for PTSD due to Military Sexual Trauma? Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental disability triggered by a traumatic event.  When the average person thinks of a traumatic military event, they...
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How Can I Get TDIU?

What Is TDIU? Many veterans are unable to earn a living because of service-connected disabilities.  Congress created a special benefit called...
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SSDI Without a Work History

SSDI Without a Work History Social Security disability (SSDI) offers an important safety net for those who are unable to continue working due to...
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I Won My SSD Claim. When Will I Get My Back Pay? 

I Won My SSD Claim. When Will I Get My Back Pay?  The path to securing Social Security disability (SSD) benefits can be a long one. Even if...
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What You Need to Know: Widows Benefits and Social Security Disability

What You Need to Know: Widows Benefits and Social Security Disability When you qualify for two types of Social Security benefits, such as widows...
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