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Nonmedical Requirements for Filing Disability
When you file for disability benefits, you must meet certain requirements set forth by the Social Security Administration (SSA). Most of these requirements pertain to the physical or mental aspect of your disability and how it affects you in your daily life. The SSA...
Receiving Disability for Autism Spectrum Disorder
According to recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 1 in 54 children have autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Another CDC study estimates almost 2% of the adult population (18 years +) have an ASD. Because of the effect of autism,...
What is Bankruptcy Cramdown?
A beneficial aspect of Chapter 13 bankruptcy is the ability to “cramdown” certain secured loans. A cramdown could lower the principal balance and interest rate you may owe on a loan. It could save you money and help keep your property. Read on to understand which of...
Getting Disability Benefits for a Child
One of the hardest things a parent may ever deal with is the disability or severe illness of their child. It can be a heavyweight on your emotions when your child is hurting and you can’t take it away. Unfortunately, many disabilities or illnesses affecting children...
Medical Records You Need for a Social Security Disability Application
Providing medical records to the Social Security Administration (SSA) plays a significant role in your disability application. Why You Need to Submit Medical Records with Your Application To receive Social Security disability benefits you must meet the SSA's...
How Does Social Security Disability Back Pay Work?
A sad fact of filing for disability benefits is that it can take a significant length of time to get approved for benefits. The Social Security Administration (SSA) understands the disability application process takes time. That is why they compensate approved...
How Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Could Help with Vehicle Repossession
A vehicle may be one of the most important possessions you and your family have. It provides a means of transportation to your work, the grocery store, church, family, friends etc. But, a vehicle can be an expensive possession to have. Paying car payments on top of...
Escaping the Minimum Payment Trap
Do you make only the minimum payment on your credit card debt each month? If so, you are ultimately sentencing yourself to a long-term trap of debt. The Minimum Payment Problem Most credit card companies allow the borrower to pay what they call the "minimum amount...
Your Work History is Important When Filing for Disability
To determine eligibility for Social Security disability benefits (SSDI), the Social Security Administration (SSA) needs to know the details of an applicant’s medical condition and of their work history. You may wonder why the SSA cares about your work history. A...
Receiving Social Security Disability for Hearing Loss
According to statistics by the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD), 14% (27.7 million) of adults ages 20-69 have reported some trouble with hearing. Hearing loss can occur at birth, gradually develop, or happen suddenly because of...
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