Qualifiers (and disqualifiers) for Supplemental Security Income

If there’s one thing that you should know about Supplemental Security Income (SSI), it’s that there’s no guarantee that you’ll receive this type of Social Security benefits when you apply for them. There’s also no guarantee that you’ll continue receiving them once you start either. The Social Security Administration (SSA) does have qualifying criteria…

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Why was my disability claim denied?

When you apply for Social Security benefits, you likely are anxious for your claim approval to go through. You’re ready to receive your benefits and move forward. However, sometimes that doesn’t happen. In few fact, the Social Security Administration reports that disability applicants only receive those benefits about 22% of the time on their…

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Do disability benefits cover cancer and other chronic conditions?

Having cancer can be challenging enough. However, if you have other health conditions as well, it may be completely unmanageable. For example, if you are over 65 and have a variety of other health issues, cancer may not be your only problem. You may be dealing with arthritis, diabetes, high blood pressure or heart,…

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SSDI covers a wide range of issues from back pain to anxiety

The “Listing of Medical Impairments,” or Blue Book as this is often called, is a list of impairments that qualify a claimant for Social Security Administration disability benefits. The list is extensive and covers both physical and mental disorders, some of which might surprise you. Common conditions A study of the claims submitted for…

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Does epilepsy qualify you to receive disability benefits?

Epilepsy is one of the more severe types of seizure disorders that you can have. While some individuals continue to work after receiving such a diagnosis, others aren’t able to continue doing so because their risk for suffering an additional seizure is too unpredictable. Even if someone seems capable of continuing to work, they…

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