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As part of an application for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits, you may be asked to be examined by Disability Determination Services (DDS). This critical part of the application process may determine whether you get the disability benefits you deserve. But what exactly is DDS, and how can you prepare for a DDS examination?
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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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A recent report from the Inspector General of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) found that thousands of Vietnam veterans who qualified for disability benefits were still not receiving them. This is due to the VA’s inability to identify veterans who may now qualify for benefits that might not have in the past, and thus would be able to obtain retroactive benefits. While the VA has taken steps to improve on this issue, it remains a persistent problem that they struggle to solve.
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The Department of Veterans Affairs (also known as the VA) has announced a new record, delivering more benefits to women veterans than ever before. The amount of benefits delivered to female veterans increased by 26% over the course of five years. This dramatic increase in benefits is a sign of the VA’s continued efforts to reach out to women veterans to ensure they access the benefits they are rightly entitled to.
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Every year, around half of all applicants for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) have their applications denied. Often, these denials are the result of preventable issues, meaning you can increase your chances of approval by making sure you follow a few simple steps. Here are just some of the ways you can improve your chances of being approved for SSDI or SSI benefits:
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If you are a veteran who was rejected after applying for disability benefits through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), or you received a disability rating lower than what you deserved, you may be able to appeal your decision. However, the process of appealing that decision can be difficult and complicated. That is why you need to know these five things before making your appeal for your VA disability decision:
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If you are a veteran of the United States military, there is a decent chance that you suffer from some kind of service-related disability. If you do, you may be eligible for disability benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Here are just seven of the most common disabilities that veterans are likely to experience as a result of their service:
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Veterans are substantially more likely than regular citizens to suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder, also known as PTSD, with around 7% of veterans dealing with the disorder. However, a shocking number of veterans never get treated, due in part to not recognizing the symptoms, meaning they do not receive the care or benefits they are otherwise entitled to. Here are seven potential signs of PTSD you should watch out for:
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The process of applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) can be difficult and long, and any mistake may potentially lead to serious setbacks. If you are careful, however, nearly any problem you encounter can be addressed. Beware these five problems that you may run into while filling out your SSDI or SSI application:
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When people try to apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI), often they will try to fill out their applications on their own. They may believe that getting legal assistance with their applications is unnecessary, an extra expense on top of everything else they need to fill out their application. However, there are many reasons you may want to get legal assistance with your SSDI or SSI application:
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