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Receiving Social Security Disability for a Traumatic Brain Injury

Dec 19, 2022 | Social Security Disability, Walter Blakeney

Nearly 1.7 million Americans experience a traumatic brain injury each year, according to the American Brain Foundation. Many TBI victims find it difficult to return to work and need financial help. If you have had a TBI, and it interferes with your ability to work, you could be eligible to receive Social Security benefits. What …

How Your Doctor Helps You with Filing for Disability

Nov 22, 2022 | Social Security Disability, Walter Blakeney

When filing for Social Security disability, your medical condition plays an important role. The more information you give the Social Security Administration (SSA) about how your medical condition affects your ability to work the better. Because of the importance of this information, you will need the help of your doctor to provide the SSA with …

What Does a Social Security Disability Denial Letter Mean?

Sep 19, 2022 | Social Security Disability, Walter Blakeney

Applying for Social Security Disability benefits can be a frustrating process. It can be especially frustrating if you’ve just received a denial letter from Social Security. It may be hard to know what to do next. But don’t worry! This article will help break down what a denial letter means and how to appeal your …

Can You Receive Social Security Disability for Sciatica?

Aug 30, 2022 | Social Security Disability, Walter Blakeney

If you’re struggling with sciatica, you might wonder whether you qualify for Social Security Disability. This can be a tricky topic because there are a lot of different factors that go into whether you qualify. However, there are a few things you to know about receiving Social Security Disability for sciatica. What Is Sciatica? The …

What Is the Social Security Disability Blue Book?

Aug 1, 2022 | Social Security Disability, Walter Blakeney

Do you have a medical condition that makes it difficult for you to work? If so, you could receive Social Security Disability benefits. To receive disability benefits, you will need to fill out an application with the Social Security Administration (SSA) for them to determine if your medical condition meets their criteria of a disabling …

Receiving Social Security Disability for Epilepsy

Jun 13, 2022 | Social Security Disability, Walter Blakeney

Epilepsy is a neurological condition characterized by unpredictable epileptic seizures. Many people with epilepsy can still lead productive lives; however, some cannot function well enough to work. For this reason, they may qualify for Social Security Disability for epilepsy. If you or someone you know has epilepsy, the following information could help you understand more …

Ways to Increase Your Chances of Getting Disability Benefits

May 23, 2022 | Social Security Disability, Walter Blakeney

Do you have a medical condition which interferes with your ability to work? You could be eligible to receive Social Security Disability benefits (SSDI). Before you file, you should understand filing for Social Security disability can be a long and complicated process. But, there are actions you can take that could increase your chances of …

What Is the Social Security Disability Representative Payee?

May 6, 2022 | Social Security Disability, Walter Blakeney

For those who may have a health condition which interferes with their ability to work, receiving disability benefits can make a huge difference in their life. They can use the benefits to help pay for housing, food, clothing, medical care, and other necessities. Without the benefits, they may have a difficult time providing these things …

Receiving Social Security Disability for Vision Impairment

Apr 18, 2022 | Social Security Disability, Walter Blakeney

According to data from the 2017 National Health Interview Survey, 26.9 million American Adults age 18 and older reported experiencing vision loss. While there are no accepted definitions for “vision loss” or “visually impaired”, the survey consisted of those who reported they have trouble seeing, even when wearing glasses or contact lenses, and individuals who …

Understanding What Happens at a Social Security Disability Hearing

Mar 17, 2022 | Social Security Disability, Walter Blakeney

Many who get denied disability do not take the step of appealing to a disability hearing. They fear it will be complicated and not help them win their disability benefits. But, the hearing is not complicated and is the part of the disability appeals process when the most claims get accepted. This article explains what …

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Receiving Social Security Disability for a Traumatic Brain Injury

How Your Doctor Helps You with Filing for Disability

What Does a Social Security Disability Denial Letter Mean?

Can You Receive Social Security Disability for Sciatica?

What Is the Social Security Disability Blue Book?

Receiving Social Security Disability for Epilepsy

Ways to Increase Your Chances of Getting Disability Benefits

What Is the Social Security Disability Representative Payee?

Receiving Social Security Disability for Vision Impairment

Understanding What Happens at a Social Security Disability Hearing

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