Updating Information with the Social Security Administration
If you have begun receiving disability benefits from the Social Security Administration (SSA), the agency will expect you to report changes in your circumstances or conditions. Failure to report to the...
View ArticleHow to Prepare for a Disability Hearing
If your Social Security disability benefits claim is denied, you have the right to file an appeal. It is very important to do this because many claims are denied initially, but are approved at the...
View ArticleWhat Is the Ticket to Work Program?
The Social Security Administration (SSA) Ticket to Work program allows disabled individuals who are currently deceiving disability benefits payments to transition back into the workforce. If you are...
View ArticleBreast Cancer and Social Security Disability
Women or men who have been diagnosed with breast cancer and find that their condition no longer allows them to work may be eligible to receive Social Security disability benefits. It’s very normal for...
View ArticleWhy Are Some Social Security Disability Claims Denied?
Many of the Social Security disability claims that are filed every year are denied in the initial stages. In fact, according to some estimates, approximately 50% of all initial disability claims are...
View ArticleWhen Should I File a Claim for Disability Benefits?
Simply stated, you should file a claim for disability benefits as quickly as possible. It is important to keep in mind that the actual process of approving your claim may take many months because of...
View ArticleAre My Disability Benefits Reduced If I Receive Other Types of Federal Benefits?
A person may be eligible for more than one federal benefit program. Under the Social Security disability program however, your benefits may be impacted if you receive other types of government...
View ArticleWhen Does SSA Stop Disability Benefit Payments?
Social Security disability benefits payments are not permanent. Your payments will be reviewed periodically by the Social Security Administration (SSA), which could decide to stop benefits. Disability...
View ArticleNew Blood Test Could Help Early Identification of Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis is a condition characterized by extreme pain, swelling and stiffness of the joints. The condition can make it difficult for a person to stand or walk for long periods of time, and often...
View ArticleDo All Types of Amputations Qualify for Social Security Disability Benefits?
Losing a limb is an extremely traumatic situation for any person. While many amputees do receive social security disability benefits, not all types of amputations qualify. The Social Security...
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WHY YOU SHOULD CREATE A MY SOCIAL SECURITY ACCOUNT
If you are applying for Social Security disability benefits or are already receiving benefits, it is imperative that you create a my Social Security account. This is one of the most important tools...
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HOW TO USE THE SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY BENEFITS CALCULATOR
The Social Security Administration (SSA) provides disability beneficiaries a number of tools to help them take charge of their benefits, including the Social Security Disability Calculator. This...
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DISABILITY BENEFITS FOR RARE INTESTINAL SYNDROME
The Social Security Administration (SSA) recently added Megacystis Microcolon Intestinal Hypoperistalsis Syndrome to conditions covered under its Compassionate Allowances program. Megacystis Syndrome...
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SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY BENEFITS FOR TESTRASOMY 18P
Tetrasomy 18p is a very rare chromosomal disorder that can lead to neurological impairment, muscular abnormalities, and a number of other complications that can severely impair the quality of a...
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FIBROLAMELLAR CANCER PATIENTS NOW ELIGIBLE FOR EXPEDITED DISABILITY BENEFITS...
Fibrolamellarcancer, a rare type of liver cancer, was added to the Compassionate Allowances program in August 2018. This program by the Social Security Administration (SSA) outlines a list of...
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EXPEDITED DISABILITY BENEFITS FOR MEGALENCEPHALY-CAPILARY MALFORMATION SYNDROME
The Social Security Administration (SSA) recently added Megalencephaly-Capillary Malformation Syndrome to the list of disorders and conditions included in its Compassionate Allowances program. This...
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RESCHEDULING OR CANCELLING YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY APPOINTMENT
The Social Security Administration (SSA) does not require you to schedule an appointment to file for disability benefits or to appeal a disability case. However, an appointment can help save time on...
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HOW TO MAKE CORRECTIONS TO YOUR NAME ON YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER CARD
The Social Security Administration (SSA) defines your name as a combination of your first and last names. The agency does not consider middle names or suffixes. Typically, the agency will consider...
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HANG UP ON SPOOFED SOCIAL SECURITY CALLS
In the last month, I have received two very threatening calls on my cell phone from a person purporting to represent the Social Security Agency. The caller threatens me with criminal prosecution if I...
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SPECIAL SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY RULES FOR BLINDNESS
The Social Security Administration (SSA) lists vision loss in its Blue Book of disabilities that are eligible for disability benefits. Persons who suffer from blindness, however, may have special...
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