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Social Security Electronic Signature Rule Clarification
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
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...
13 New Conditions Added to Fast Track Disability List
13 New Conditions Added to Fast Track Disability List It’s no secret that the Social Security disability application and approval process can take a very long time. That leaves many applicants in a tough position, as they may have no income while they wait for Social...
What Can You Own on Social Security Disability?
What Can You Own On Social Security Disability? “Social Security disability” technically refers to the SSDI (or SSD) program. However, people often interchangeably use the term to refer to SSD and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). While both programs are...
VA Disability Compensation Rates 2020 (Updated for 2025)
VA Disability Compensation Rates 2020 (Updated for 2025) VA Disability Compensation Rates for 2020 increased by about 1.6% from 2019 rates. If the VA decides that a veteran’s disability is related to service, it must then assign a rating percentage. By law, VA may...
Can I Check My Disability Status Online?
Can I Check My Disability Status Online? If you’ve applied for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI), keeping track of your application status is critical. Many applicants want to know: How do I check my disability claim...
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 documentation is required...
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 your benefits are approved following your initial application, you can typically expect to wait three to five months for a...
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