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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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How Much Social Security Disability Benefits Would You Reveive Today?

How Much Social Security Disability Benefits Would You Receive if You Had to File Today?

Aug 18, 2016 | Social Security Disability

Life happens. No one is exempt from becoming disabled or developing a chronic illness that greatly alters their life. While that thought may be scary, it can be helpful to have knowledge of what you may need to do if faced with such a challenge. Having a basic understanding medical outreach is beneficial in knowing …

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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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Understanding the Different Types of Social Security Disability Benefits

Jan 18, 2016 | Social Security Disability

According to the United States Census Bureau, 12.1 percent of the US population has some kind of a disability, which equates to around 59 million people. To cater the needs of the people with disabilities, the government offers certain benefits to help them live an independent life. These benefits are commonly known as Social Security …

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

Enterprise, AL Social Security Disability Claim and Diabetes

Dec 17, 2015 | Social Security Disability

About 9.3 percent of the US adult population suffers from diabetes. Diabetes is a medical condition that is characterized by uncontrolled blood glucose levels. It is a debilitating disease that may affect a person’s kidneys, eyes, nerves, heart, and blood vessels. Diabetes is one of the leading causes of lower limb amputation, which may render …

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Why Medical Compliance is Important for Winning a Social Security Disability Claim

Nov 6, 2015 | Social Security Disability

In order to avail Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits, it is important that you fulfill all the basic requirements set by the Social Security Administration (SSA). This includes meeting the definition of a person with a disability, income limits, asset limits, age limit, etc. In addition to these basic eligibility requirements, the SSA requires you …

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Choosing A Lawyer For Your Social Security Disability Case

Sep 21, 2015 | Social Security Disability

Many people want to and should be entitled to receive social security disability benefits. However, most of the claims get denied in the initial stage of the whole application process. Those who get denied these benefits then have the option of appealing the decision made by the social security administration. However, this appeal process is …

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