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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? 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...
The date that your disability check comes in can depend on the type of benefit you receive and your birthday. Social Security offers two types of disability benefits. Social Security Disability Insurance benefits (SSDI) are benefits available to...
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? 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 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? 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? 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? 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 - 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...
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 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...
How Medical Devices Can Affect Your SSDI Case For some conditions, dependence on a medical device may help establish your claim for SSDI benefits. The need for some limited types of medical devices may even entitle you to provisional benefits while your SSDI...
Why Filing for SSD after 60 is Beneficial - 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...
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,...
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