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2026 COLA for Social Security Disability (SSD) Updated for 2026 COLA rates Every year, the Social Security Administration (SSA) looks at information about consumer prices and adjusts Social Security disability (SSD) and retirement benefits to keep pace. Social...
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...
Social Security Disability Changes for 2026 The 2026 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) is 2.8%, slightly higher than the 2.5% increase in benefits in 2025 and slightly higher than the long-term average of 2.6%. The adjustment applies to a wide range of benefits...
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...
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...
Disability Help Group Honored as ACRD National Top 7 for 2025 We're thrilled to share some exciting news: Disability Help Group has been recognized by Advocates, Counselors & Representatives for the Disabled (ACRD) as a Disability Award National Top 7 recipient...
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What is SSDI Back Pay? Frequently, if Social Security approves your disability claim, you will receive back pay. Back pay refers to the payments for the months between your application date and your approval date. Social Security calls your approval date your onset...
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...
What Are Non-Medical Requirements for Disability? To receive Social Security disability insurance benefits (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income benefits (SSI) you must meet both medical and non-medical requirements. Typically, Social Security will make sure you...
Social Security’s Hidden Call Strategy: What It Means for You If you are applying for Social Security disability, are already a Social Security disability recipient, or are reliant on the Social Security Administration (SSA) for something else like retirement...
Can I Get SSDI If I Am 60 Years Old? You can get disability benefits up until full retirement age. Currently, the full retirement age is 67 years old. Generally, winning a disability claim gets easier for people as they get older. SSDI vs. Early Retirement You can...
How to Prepare for your Consultative Exam (CE) Written by Joshua Eberle, Senior Disability Advocate A consultative examination (CE) is a physical, mental, or diagnostic evaluation required by the Social Security Administration (SSA) at their expense when medical...
Social Security Electronic Signature Rule Clarification By Scott Layden, Jr. Senior Disability Advocate On August 11, 2025, Social Security clarified its requirements for electronic signatures on certain documents. These documents include Claimant’s Appointment...
Important Changes to SSA Attestation Rules: Key Updates that may Affect Your Claim Written by: Erica Chitwood, Senior Disability Advocate Effective January 15, 2025, all disability applicants must now sign an Authorization to Disclose Information to...
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