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Getting Disability for Heart Failure

Receiving Social Security Disability for Heart Failure

Jul 19, 2017 | Social Security Disability

Nearly 6 million Americans are living with heart failure, according to the American Heart Association. The Association also claims that 1 in 5 Americans will potentially develop heart failure in their lifetime. Heart failure can be a life altering condition. It can affect not only a person’s health by their financial stability. The effects of …

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Are you disabled from Fibromyalgia?

Receiving Social Security Disability Benefits for Fibromyalgia

Jun 12, 2017 | Social Security Disability

Are you one of the millions of Americans that research shows are affected by the chronic pain disorder popularly known as fibromyalgia? Have the symptoms of your fibromyalgia become so severe they are affecting your ability to work? The good news is that you could possibly qualify for Social Security Disability (SSDI) benefits if you …

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Receiving Social Security Disability for Arthritis

Receiving Social Security Disability Benefits for Arthritis

May 4, 2017 | Social Security Disability

According to the Arthritis Foundation, arthritis is the leading cause of disability in the United States. The foundation says that over 50 million Americans have been diagnosed with some type of arthritis or related rheumatoid disorders. Some arthritis can be so crippling that it affects a person’s daily living activities, especially their ability to work …

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Receiving Social Security Disability Benefits for Lupus

Receiving Social Security Benefits for Lupus

Feb 6, 2017 | Social Security Disability

According to recent studies, 1.5 million Americans, mostly women, are diagnosed as having the autoimmune disease known as Lupus. If you are one of these Americans, you know how difficult living with lupus can be. It can affect all aspects of your life. One major aspect that can be affected is your ability to work. …

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5 Things to understand before Filing for Disability Benefits

If You Have Received an SSDI Denial Letter Don’t Give up

Oct 28, 2016 | Social Security Disability

If you have filed a claim for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and received a denial letter, you are not alone. Unfortunately, statistics show that a large number of claimants are denied benefits the first time. But, just because you have received a denial letter does not mean you should give up on receiving benefits. …

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Social Security Disability - Differences between SSDI and SSI

3 Main Differences between SSDI and SSI

Oct 7, 2016 | Social Security Disability

Perhaps the most confusing aspect of applying for disability benefits is understanding the difference between the two types of disability benefits programs, Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). The confusion probably occurs because foundationally both programs are the same. Each program is administered by the Social Security Administration, have the same …

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Social Security Disability - Claim Denied

One of the Main Reasons SSDI and SSI Claims Are Denied

Jul 11, 2016 | Social Security Disability

It can be very frustrating having your SSDI or SSI claim denied. You are desperately needing help and feel that you have done everything required to receive the help, but the Social Security Administration (SSA) sends you a letter saying they have determined that you are not eligible. After the feelings of frustration and anger …

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How does the Social Security Administration Define Disability When Processing an SSDI claim?

How does the Social Security Administration Define Disability When Processing an SSDI claim?

Jun 30, 2016 | Social Security Disability

Understanding how the Social Security Administration (SSA) determines if a claimant is disabled and therefore eligible for SSDI payments can be difficult and often frustrating. The SSA takes many factors into consideration and evaluates each individual claim according to the factors. However, the #1 factor that they consider when evaluating a disability application is the …

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How to Find a Lawyer for your Social Security Disability Case

Apr 19, 2016 | Social Security Disability

Receiving social security disability benefits is not easy, and you might have to undergo a long process for it. For this reason, it is always a good idea to have an experienced lawyer by your side who knows how to handle such cases perfectly. Here are a few steps to find the best lawyer for …

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