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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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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Jun 22, 2020 | Social Security Disability, Gary W. Stout
Have you applied for Social Security Disability and wonder who will make the decision about your application? It might surprise you to know that many people may play a role in determining your eligibility for disability benefits. Each disability application goes through a structured process. Various decision-makers will handle your claim throughout each stage of …
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Jun 8, 2020 | Social Security Disability
Do you have a medical condition that affects your ability to work? You could be eligible to receive Social Security disability benefits. When you apply for disability benefits, the Social Security Administration (SSA) will check your medical records to determine if your condition meets their criteria for receiving them. Sometimes the SSA will require an …
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Apr 6, 2020 | Social Security Disability, Gary W. Stout
An estimated 3 million Americans had Inflammatory Bowel Disease in 2015, according to a Centers for Disease Control (CDC) report. Those with IBD suffer great discomfort to the point it can often interfere with their daily functions. Many find it difficult to maintain their ability to work and suffer financial loss. If you have an …
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Feb 7, 2020 | Social Security Disability, Gary W. Stout
Between 70,000 and 100,000 people are affected by sickle cell anemia in the U.S. today, according to the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America. The organization estimates that about 1,000 babies born in America each year will have sickle cell disease. Sickle cell disease is an inherited trait that can lead to debilitating physical complications. …
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Oct 14, 2019 | Social Security Disability, Gary W. Stout
An estimated 20 million Americans have a thyroid disorder, according to the American Thyroid Association. Alarmingly, 60 percent of those with a thyroid disorder are unaware they have the condition. A thyroid disorder can affect every cell, tissue, and organ in the body and cause significant health problems. For some with a thyroid disorder, their …
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Sep 30, 2019 | Social Security Disability, Gary W. Stout
According to the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation, about 2.5 million people worldwide have multiple sclerosis (MS). It is estimated that 400,000 of those diagnosed with MS live in the U.S., with 200 more being diagnosed each week. Multiple sclerosis is a progressive disease that can lead to physical and mental debilitation that may affect one’s ability …
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Aug 9, 2019 | Social Security Disability
Your Social Security Disability Glossary Filing a Social Security disability claim can be confusing. Much of the confusion is because filing a claim involves understanding an array of unfamiliar terms and acronyms. The following is a list of common terms and abbreviations defined to give you a better understanding when filing your disability claim. Activities …
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Jun 20, 2019 | Social Security Disability
It is not always an easy task to prove to the social security administration that you have a disability. Before they will consider your specific requirement, you will have to show to them that you have a medically determinable impairment. It is not enough to let the social security officials know that you have memory …
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