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Five Questions to Ask Before Applying for Disability Benefits

One of the biggest issues that people suffering from severe medical problems have is knowing when is a good time to consider applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Fortunately, by asking certain questions, you can determine whether you might be qualified for disability benefits. Here are five questions you should ask yourself before applying for disability benefits:

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“Benefit of the Doubt” Ruling Upheld by SCOTUS

In a recent decision by the Supreme Court of the United States, it was ruled that the US Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims was not required to review use of the “benefit of the doubt” standard for most disability reviews. This standard is meant to typically favor veterans in cases where the evidence for or against a disability application is close. The decision means that it may be harder for many veterans to appeal their disability applications if they are denied.

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SSA Partners With OIG For Annual “Slam the Scam” Day

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced a partnership with the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) in honor of its sixth annual “Slam the Scam” day on March 6, 2024. This event is meant to help raise public awareness of Social Security imposters and other forms of fraud intended to target recipients of Social Security benefits, including people receiving disability benefits. Anyone who is targeted by these scams should notify the OIG at oig.ssa.gov.

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Five Mistakes Disabled Veterans Make When Applying For Benefits

Every year, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) receives close to two million applications for disability benefits. However, a majority of these applications are denied, often due to entirely avoidable mistakes that lead to otherwise valid claims being dismissed. Here are five common mistakes that disabled veterans make when applying for disability benefits through the VA:

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What is a Legal Disability According to the SSA?

While there are tens of millions of Americans with chronic medical conditions, not all of them are eligible for disability benefits from the Social Security Administration (SSA). That being said, it is not always clear where the line is between ordinary medical conditions and a legal disability. So when exactly does a medical condition become a legal disability according to the SSA, and why is it potentially important?

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Five Important Things to Know About Burn Pits

Since the passage of the Honoring Our PACT Act of 2022 (also known as simply the PACT Act), an increasing number of veterans have been able to obtain benefits due to illnesses caused by burn pits. This was a major change for the VA, which often previously prevented veterans from obtaining benefits for burn pit-related illnesses. Here are five things you need to know about burn pits as a veteran:

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What Can You Do If Your Disability Application Was Denied?

Every year, millions of people apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits, due to suffering from a disabling medical condition. However, more than half of these applications are ultimately denied for one reason or another, leaving people struggling to figure out how they will cover their bills. But what exactly can you do if your disability application was denied?

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Seven Psychological Issues That May Qualify You For Veterans Disabililty Benefits

Veterans who suffer from psychological disorders are potentially able to qualify for disability benefits through the Department of Veterans Affairs. Even if their psychological issues did not begin with their service, they may be eligible for disability benefits if their condition worsened as a result of their experiences serving in the military. Here are seven psychological disorders that may qualify you for veterans disability benefits:

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SSDI Work Credits: What You Need to Know

If you become seriously ill or injured, you may need to apply for Social Security Disability Insurance, or SSDI for short. In order to be eligible for SSDI, however, you need to make sure you have a sufficient number of work credits to qualify for the program. Here is what you need to know about SSDI work credits and how they might matter to you:

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VA Eases Requirements for Post-9/11 Veterans to Obtain Benefits

The Department of Veterans Affairs (also known as the VA) recently announced that it would be easing the restrictions for veterans from post-9/11 wars to obtain disability benefits for certain medical conditions. The changes to these rules are meant to help veterans who may have struggled to obtain benefits previously due to the nature of their condition, specifically those who were exposed to toxic chemicals during their service. As a result, many more people may be able to obtain benefits than previously could. Continue reading “VA Eases Requirements for Post-9/11 Veterans to Obtain Benefits”

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