When you’re applying for disability benefits, gathering the right evidence to thoroughly support your claim is one of the most important steps. The Social Security Administration (SSA) relies on medical and other documentation to determine whether you’re eligible for benefits, and the more comprehensive your evidence is, the better your chances of approval are. At […]
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Can a person receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and unemployment benefits at the same time? The answer is yes, but it’s a complex process that requires careful navigation. Here’s what you need to know about receiving disability benefits and unemployment. Ability to Work Is a Key Factor in SSDI and Unemployment Eligibility When applying
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The Adult Disability Report is crucial to the disability claims process. Disability Determination Services (DDS) will use this report to give them a better understanding of the full extent of your disability, your medical history and treatment, and employment. You must obtain and submit a Disability Report as part of your application. It’s a great
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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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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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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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Once found medically disabled and eligible for Supplemental Social Security Insurance (SSI), whether in the initial application stage or by an Administrative Law Judge, the recipient’s determination is sent to their local Social Security Field Office for processing. There, the Social Security Administration (SSA) schedules and conducts a Pre-effectuation Review Conference (PERC) usually within 30
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When you become disabled, you’re suddenly confronted with adversity in nearly every aspect of your life. Often, this includes your living situation. With diminished work abilities and depleted mobility, you may find that you are unable to keep living in your current residence and at odds with finding a place that could accommodate you. Fortunately,
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I recently began watching The Big Conn on Apple TV+. The series is about a Kentucky Social Security attorney, Eric Conn, who was in “cahoots” with local Social Security Judge David B. Daugherty. The first episode goes over the relationship between Mr. Conn and Judge Daugherty. The two are charged with (and eventually convicted of)
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