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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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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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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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Five Things You Should Know About SSI Income Limits

If you are suffering from a physical or psychological disability, Supplemental Security Income (or SSI for short) may be appropriate for you. However, in order to obtain those benefits, you need to demonstrate you fit within its strict limits on income and assets. Here are five things you need to know about SSI income limits if you are looking to apply for disability benefits:

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Who is Eligible for SSI Benefits?

Supplemental Security Income, also known as SSI, is one of the two primary programs run by the Social Security Administration (SSA) that provides financial benefits to people with disabilities. In fact, more than 500,000 people every year successfully apply for SSI to help them cover their expenses. But how do you know if you might be eligible for SSI benefits, and what should you do if you meet those criteria?

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Five Reasons to Consider a VA Disability Appeal

There is always a risk, when you apply for disability benefits through the Department of Veterans Affairs, that your application will not turn out the way you might want. This may result in you getting your benefits denied, or getting fewer benefits than you might otherwise be entitled to. Here are five reasons you may want to consider a VA disability appeal, whether you were approved for disability benefits or not:

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When Can a Psychological Disability Qualify You For Disability Benefits?

Disability benefits like Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) can be obtained not only for physical ailments, but also psychological and emotional maladies. This means that, under some circumstances, people with psychological disabilities may qualify for SSDI or SSI benefits. But when can a psychological disability potentially qualify you for disability benefits?

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What Does it Mean to Be Disabled According to the SSA?

If you want to apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI), you will need to prove you are disabled according to the standards of the Social Security Administration (SSA). This can be more difficult than most people realize, since not every medical condition qualifies as a disability for the purposes of obtaining SSDI or SSI. But what exactly does it mean to prove you are disabled, from a legal standpoint?

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Understanding SSDI Work Credit Requirements

If you are looking to apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), then chances are that you have heard of the requirement to obtain a certain number of work credits. Knowing what these credits are, and how you get them, is essential to ensuring you get the disability benefits you deserve. Here is what you need to know about the SSDI work credit requirements:

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