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Can I Get SSDI if I am 60 years old?

Can I Get SSDI if I am 60 years old?

Can I Get SSDI if I am 60 years old? You can get disability benefits up until full retirement age.  Currently, full retirement age is 66 and 2 months.  Generally, winning a disability claim gets easier for people as they get older.   SSDI vs. Early...

What Are the GRIDS for SSDI?

What Are the GRIDS for SSDI?

What Are the GRIDS for SSDI? Social Security has special disability rules for people over the age 50.  Social Security uses a chart called the Medical-Vocational guidelines to evaluate your claim known as the “grid rules”.  The grid rules make it easier for older...

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Why Does It Take So Long to Get Disability?

Why Does It Take So Long to Get Disability? SSD is intended to provide support for workers who can no longer earn a living due to an injury or medical condition. While these disability benefits can be a lifeline for someone who can’t continue working, timing presents...

Am I Eligible for SSD for Muscular Dystrophy?

Am I Eligible for SSD for Muscular Dystrophy? When you apply for Social Security disability benefits (SSD) for muscular dystrophy or any other condition, there are two possible ways to show that you are disabled. One is to show that your medical condition meets or...

Can I Receive SSD for Lyme Disease?      

Can I Receive SSD for Lyme Disease?       It is possible to receive Social Security disability (SSD) for Lyme disease. However, it’s not a given that a person suffering from the disease will qualify for disability. Pursuing disability for Lyme disease can be...

Watch Out for Social Security Disability Scams: How to Protect Yourself

Watch Out for Social Security Disability Scams: How to Protect Yourself By:  Jennifer HC Walker, Senior Disability Advocate If you're applying for Social Security Disability (SSD) or have already submitted a claim, it’s important to be aware of scams that may target...

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