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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It’s been nearly four years since the initial coronavirus outbreak, with about 77.5% of Americans infected at least once. While most people recover from the illness within a couple of weeks, many people struggle with debilitating residual symptoms of long COVID. In severe cases, long-term COVID renders victims unable to return to their usual routines.
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Recently, the SSA announced that the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2024 will be 3.2%. This follows a 5.9% COLA in 2022 and a record-high increase of 8.7% for 2023. Social Security beneficiaries will see a 3.2% boost to their monthly payments this coming year. This adjustment is to combat inflation, which continues to ramp up
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Determining eligibility for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is a complex process, and there are several aspects to your application for the Social Security Administration (SSA) to consider, including medical and non-medical requirements. If you have questions regarding the medical side of applying for benefits, you can receive some helpful insight from your doctor, who
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When you’ve recently become disabled and can no longer work to make ends meet, you may be eligible for financial assistance through Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). Unfortunately, navigating the claims process for this federal program is a challenging feat. You may need several documents for your claim to move forward with the Social Security
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If you believe you or a loved one qualifies for disability benefits, you’re likely in need of financial help. Social Security Disability attorneys know this, which is why they usually do not charge a fee until you’re approved for your security and peace of mind. What are Contingency Fees? The most important cost to be
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Testing positive for Covid is taxing, and throws off your daily routines. Fortunately, many recover in a matter of weeks. However, with Long Covid, residual symptoms could continue long-term and range from mild to severe. In the most serious cases, sufferers could lose their ability to work due to their symptoms. In that case, help
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The Social Security Administration’s Cost-of-Living Adjustment, or COLA, is designed to ensure that Social Security Disability (SSD) beneficiaries stay financially sound as prices of goods and services steadily rise due to inflation. Every fall, the SSA announces the increase in Social Security checks for the coming year and enact the change at the beginning of
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It’s no secret applying for Social Security Disability benefits (SSD) is a lengthy, drawn-out process. The timeline can be daunting and often discourages people from pursuing what’s owed to them and getting the help they need. Nevertheless, every day you postpone applying can cost you weeks, months, or even a year of payments. Don’t Risk
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Being a stay-at-home parent is a full-time job. Despite having no payroll and a shortage of days off, you work day in and day out to care for your children and raise them to be their best selves while you maintain your home. However, if you become disabled as a stay-at-home parent, you may wonder
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