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Many workers with disabilities rely on Social Security payments and Medicaid along with their jobs to cover the costs of living, along with other assistance programs. Unfortunately, as wages increase, disabled workers meet the maximum amount of earnings permissible before they disqualify for benefits, which often means they are forced to work fewer hours. Here’s Read More

If an individual becomes disabled and is unable to work following an accident or as a result of medical conditions, long-term disability and Social Security disability benefits may be available, in many cases simultaneously. The Difference Between SSDI and Long-Term Disability Long-term disability insurance differs from Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) in several ways. Understanding Read More

Some Social Security disability applicants who need benefits right away may be able to significantly reduce long wait times by submitting a dire needs request. SSDI processing can take years in many cases. If an individual is out of work and incapable of going back to work because of a disability, this can result in Read More

Hiring a Social Security disability lawyer to help with a claim generally makes more sense than hiring an advocate. Although non-attorney representatives and disability lawyers are entitled to the same fees for representing clients, attorneys have higher approval rates at the Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) hearing level, can appeal claims to the federal district court Read More

When applying for Social Security disability, the process can be difficult to follow, especially with the number of terms that applicants are likely to come across at some point. The following brief glossary of terms used in disability cases can give applicants a better understanding of some of the elements involved. Substantial Gainful Activity To Read More

Disabled individuals who are unable to work but over the age of 65 may still be eligible to receive Social Security disability benefits. In some cases, older individuals may be unable to continue working because of a disability, but they’re not ready to begin collecting Social Security retirement benefits. Under these circumstances, individuals may be Read More

If an individual is unable to work because of a disability such as a debilitating injury or illness, it may be worth hiring an attorney if the Social Security Administration (SSA) denies a disability claim. However, many applicants may worry about whether they can afford to hire a disability lawyer. Unfortunately, most people who apply for Read More

While individuals can’t actually get disability benefits specifically for a drug addiction, they may qualify for Social Security Disability (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) if they are currently addicted to drugs or had a previous addiction. Qualifying for Disability with a Drug Addiction Drug addiction can significantly impair a person’s ability to perform work Read More

When Social Security disability medical consultants make mistakes when determining whether an individual qualifies for benefits, people can go without medical care and income for years. With more than 720,000 people in line to have their cases heard, many claimants die before their ALJ hearings. Speeding Through Disability Claims Recently, a USA TODAY NETWORK investigation Read More

The frequency of continuing disability reviews (CDRs) is based on a few factors, including the severity of the disability, the likelihood of the condition’s improvement, and in some cases, the applicant’s age. The Social Security Administration (SSA) never assumes that an applicant will be permanently disabled when approved for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Read More