SSDI Benefits and Medicare: What You Need to Know
Understanding how the transition from SSDI to Medicare works is essential to protecting both your health and your finances.
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Social Security Disability Benefits
Navigating Social Security Disability Benefits While Moving Out of State
Moving does not disqualify you from receiving SSDI or SSI benefits but it can create hurdles that slow down or jeopardize a claim if not handled carefully.
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Vertigo: Qualifying for SSDI and VA Benefits
Both Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and VA disability benefits recognize vertigo-related conditions as potentially disabling. Learn more:
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Why Your Age Matters When Applying for SSDI
When you’re applying for SSDI benefits, your age is an important factor in the SSA’s decision. Learn more in our blog.
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Qualifying For SSDI and VA Disability Benefits With Arthritis
If you’re a veteran living with service-connected arthritis, you may qualify for both VA and SSDI benefits. Read on to learn how approval for each works.
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Anemia: VA Disability And SSDI Eligibility
If you have anemia and are unable to work, here is what you need to know about obtaining VA Disability or SSDI benefits.
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Social Security Administration’s 2026 Cost of Living Adjustments: What You Need to Know
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has confirmed a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2026, increasing monthly SSDI and SSI payments for millions of Americans. This annual adjustment helps beneficiaries maintain their purchasing power as living costs rise. Kerr Robichaux & Carroll’s experienced disability attorneys are here to help ensure you receive the full benefits you deserve.
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SSA’s Compassionate Allowance List Updated for 2025
The Social Security Administration’s Compassionate Allowances list helps people with severe conditions to get expedited processing for their disability benefits applications.
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Can Veterans Receive VA and SSA Benefits?
Veterans receiving VA disability benefits are entitled to various forms of assistance, which potentially includes Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). However, the relationship between these benefits can sometimes be complicated, depending on the VA benefits received and the specific type of SSA benefits for which the veteran is eligible. At
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What Are Compassionate Allowances?
Compassionate Allowances (CAL) is a program administered by the Social Security Administration (SSA) that allows for the expedited processing of disability claims for individuals with certain medical conditions. These conditions are considered so severe that the SSA has determined applicants who have them are automatically eligible for disability benefits, often without needing to undergo the
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