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SSD Benefits for Back Pain

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

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...

SSD Family Benefits

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...

TBI And C&P Exams For Disabled Veterans

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...

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Updates On The Social Security Fairness Act 2025

Updates On The Social Security Fairness Act 2025 If you're a retired teacher, firefighter, police officer, or someone with a public pension, you may have heard about the new Social Security Fairness Act. While the law promises to increase benefits for millions, it...

Can I Get Disability for Being Blind?

Can I Get Disability for Being Blind? Like most medical conditions, blindness or loss of vision may or may not qualify a person for Social Security disability (SSD). The Social Security Blue Book contains multiple listings relating to visual impairment, and people who...

Can I Lose My Disability Benefits?

Can I Lose My Disability Benefits?  When your Social Security disability (SSD) benefits were approved, you probably breathed a big sigh of relief. Many people who are approved for SSD continue to receive those benefits until they reach full retirement age. Then, they...

Social Security’s union employees secure a telework deal through 2029

Social Security’s union employees secure a telework deal through 2029 Written by:   Scott Layden, DHG Senior Disability Advocate Outgoing Social Security Commissioner Martin O’Malley negotiated an updated contract with Social Security employees who are...

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