Securing SSD Benefits For A Spinal Cord Injury A spinal cord injury occurs when a trauma affects the spinal cord. This can happen when the vertebrae that surround the spinal cord break, shatter, or dislocate. Some common effects from a spinal cord injury can...
Can I Get Disability Benefits for HIV/AIDS?
Can I Get Disability Benefits for HIV/AIDS? The rate of new HIV infections in the U.S. has declined dramatically in recent years. Still, more than one million Americans are currently living with HIV. Fortunately, early and consistent treatment for HIV lowers viral...
SSD Benefits for Back Pain
SSD Benefits for Back Pain “Back pain” covers a broad spectrum, from the morning ache and stiffness many people experience with age to injury-related pain that makes it impossible to engage in normal daily activities. According to the Health Policy Institute at...
Securing SSD Benefits For Cancer
Securing SSD Benefits for Cancer The Social Security Blue Book includes numerous types of cancers as listed conditions. Each of the different type listed has its own specific criteria. But it’s also possible to receive SSD benefits for cancers that aren’t listed, or...
What Medical Conditions Are Considered Disabling?
What Medical Conditions Are Considered Disabling? If you suffer from a disability and live in the U.S. you may be entitled to Social Security Disability benefits. For this to happen the Social Security Administration must deem your disability severe enough that you...
SSD Family Benefits
SSD Family Benefits You probably know that a U.S. worker who is medically unable to work may be eligible for Social Security disability (SSD) benefits. If a worker meets the SSA’s definition of “disabled” and has accumulated sufficient work credits, they may receive a...
Better Customer Service for SSD Benefit Applicants
Better customer Service for SSD Benefit Applicants If you’ve tried to apply for Social Security disability (SSD) or other benefits through the Social Security Administration (SSA), you might have been frustrated by the process and the customer service. If you felt...
Will I Lose My SSD Benefits if I Move to a Different State?
Will I Lose My SSD Benefits if I Move to a Different State? Social Security disability (SSD) is a federal program based on your work history and contributions to the program through payroll taxes. Your eligibility for SSD won’t change if you move from one U.S....
TBI And C&P Exams For Disabled Veterans
TBI VA Disability Benefits Unless there are special rules that apply, the VA will deny service connection for Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) unless the Veteran can prove a: Current diagnosis, In-service event, disease or injury, and Medical nexus between the first 2...
Highest Disability Approval Rates By State
Highest Disability Approval Rates By State If you’re applying for or considering applying for Social Security disability (SSD) benefits, you’ve probably heard that denial rates are high. You may also know that if you appeal, you can wait a long time for a hearing....
Will a GoFundMe Campaign Affect My SSD?
Will a GoFundMe Campaign Affect My SSD? If you’re unable to work due to a disability, you may be struggling with medical bills and other expenses. While Social Security disability (SSD) is intended to provide income for people in just that situation, it can take...
SSA Changes in Overpayment Process
SSA Changes in Overpayment Process Social Security disability and other Social Security benefits are often the recipient's main–or only–source of support. Both types of benefits are protected from most creditors, meaning that your Social Security disability or...
How To Increase Your VA Disability Rating
How To Increase Your VA Disability Rating From 70% To 100% If you currently have a 70% VA disability rating, you may already understand how VA ratings work. A 100% VA disability rating is the maximum allowed by law and with some diligent work and, the help of a...
How to Find the Right Disability Doctor
How to Find the Right Disability Doctor When you’re applying for Social Security disability (SSD), you’ll typically need to provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) with a lot of medical documentation. Exactly what type of medical information is required will...
How to Fill Out the SSA Function Report within the Timeline
How to Fill Out the SSA Function Report within the Timeline The Social Security disability (SSD) application process can be stressful, and that’s never more true than when you’re up against a tight timeline. If the Social Security Administration (SSA) asks you to...
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