Substance Abuse and Social Security Disability
Suffering from a medical condition can be physically, mentally and financially demanding, causing some individuals to turn to drugs or alcohol to cope with their symptoms and limitations. However, substance…
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Read MoreWill a Personal Injury Settlement Affect My Social Security Disability Benefits?
The short answer is it depends. If you are receiving Social Security Disability Income (SSDI), these benefits generally will not be impacted by a personal injury settlement award, but there may be other…
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Read MoreCan I Test My Ability to Work While Receiving SSDI Benefits?
Some Social Security Disability Income (SSDI) recipients may be hesitant to return to work because they are not sure how it will affect their disability payments. The Social Security Administration…
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Read MoreWhat Should I Expect at a Disability Hearing to Appeal My Case?
If you were denied disability benefits and unable to get a claims examiner to reconsider your application, the second step of the appeals process is a hearing before an administrative law judge (ALJ).…
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Read MoreWork Credits and Qualifying for Social Security Disability Benefits
Aside from meeting the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) definition of a disability, you need to have worked long enough to have earned enough work credits to qualify for disability benefits. The…
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Read MoreCan Your Income Affect Obtaining SSI Benefits?
The Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program pays monthly benefits to anyone who is disabled, blind, or age 65 or older. However, to be eligible for SSI, you must have limited income and few assets.…
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Read MoreWhat Changes Are Coming to the Social Security Program in 2021?
Every year in the fall, the Social Security Administration (SSA) announces its annual changes to the Social Security program, providing updates on income limits, benefit amounts and more for recipients.…
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Read MoreWhat Should I Do If I Receive a Disability Overpayment?
If you receive a monthly disability payment through Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and/or Supplemental Security Income (SSI), you may be overpaid at some point. When this happens, you are…
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Read MoreWhat is the First Step in Appealing a Denied Disability Claim?
If you have applied for Social Security Disability and your claim has been denied, it is important not to give up on pursuing the disability benefits you may be eligible to receive. Most initial applications…
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Read MoreHow Social Security Evaluates a Disability Applicant’s Ability to Work
To determine your ability to work, the Social Security Administration (SSA) must know how severely your disability limits your activities. Through a Residual Function Capacity (RFC) assessment, the…
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