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Receiving Social Security Disability for Alzheimer’s

Receiving Social Security Disability for Alzheimer’s

Oct 16, 2021 | Social Security Disability, Walter Blakeney

Over 5 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s today. It came upon them gradually and altered their lives in a multitude of ways. For those affected in their younger years, it can alter their ability to maintain a job, therefore, adding their burden. However, because of changes made by the Social Security Administration (SSA) in …

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Nonmedical Requirements for Filing Disability

Nonmedical Requirements for Filing Disability

Sep 27, 2021 | Social Security Disability, Walter Blakeney

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 has created a list of impairments they consider disabling and, for …

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Receiving Disability for Autism Spectrum Disorder

Receiving Disability for Autism Spectrum Disorder

Aug 7, 2021 | Social Security Disability, Walter Blakeney

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, those diagnosed with it (children and adults) need varied medical …

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Getting Disability Benefits for a Child

Getting Disability Benefits for a Child

Jun 18, 2021 | Social Security Disability, Walter Blakeney

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 can also cause great financial strain on the family. …

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Your Work History is Important When Filing for Disability

Your Work History is Important When Filing for Disability

Mar 7, 2021 | Social Security Disability, Walter Blakeney

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 review of the process the SSA goes through to determine disability benefits eligibility shows …

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Receiving Social Security Disability for Hearing Loss

Feb 21, 2021 | Social Security Disability, Walter Blakeney

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 illness or injury. Medical advances in recent years, such as cochlear implants, have improved the …

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Social Security Disability - Claim Denied

3 Tips for Appealing an SSDI Rejection

Feb 11, 2021 | Social Security Disability, Walter Blakeney

Have you applied for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and received a rejection? You are not alone. Many applications for disability benefits get rejected in the initial phase. Many applications get rejected initially because of incomplete documentation supporting the application or mistakes made by the Social Security Administration (SSA). Because of this, you may still …

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