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Every year, around two million people apply for Social Security disability benefits, including Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). The reasons that people do so are incredibly varied, because every person’s circumstances are unique. Here are five reasons why you might need to apply for Social Security disability benefits:
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While it is entirely possible to fill out an application for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) on your own, the fact of the matter is that you should always consider speaking to an experienced lawyer first. Without their help, you are potentially inviting a greater risk of serious problems that could impede your ability to get disability benefits. But how exactly can a lawyer help with your SSDI or SSI application? Continue reading “How Can a Lawyer Help You With Your SSDI or SSI Application?”
When people apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI), they often do not realize there is an economic as well as medical aspect to their qualifications. For those who are not careful, it is possible to get disqualified on an economic basis even if you would otherwise qualify for disability benefits. Here are five economic reasons your SSDI or SSI claim might be rejected:
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A new bill, introduced in the Senate in August 2022 as the “You Earned It, You Keep It Act,” would change current law to make it so Social Security benefits are no longer taxable. This would not only help recipients of Social Security retirement benefits, but also people who receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. This would not only allow people to keep more benefits instead of paying them in taxes, it could also help to extend the solvency of the program itself.
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If you are applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) then there is a good chance that you will eventually need to get a medical examination to obtain your benefits. This examination is a potentially critical part of assessing your disability and determining whether you qualify for disability benefits. But why is it that you need to go through this kind of medical exam to get SSDI or SSI benefits?
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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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Many people do not realize that psychological disabilities can be just as disabling as any illness or physical injury. Not only can it severely impair a person’s ability to work or perform daily tasks, it can also potentially qualify them for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Here are seven psychological disabilities that may qualify you for SSDI or SSI benefits:
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If you are looking to apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), you will need a certain number of “work credits” to be able to qualify. Without these credits, your application for SSDI benefits will be rejected, regardless of any of your other merits. But how do you earn enough work credits to qualify for SSDI, and how do you know if you have enough already?
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The Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for 2024 is set to be at 3.2%, which is down significantly from the record high of 8.7% for 2023. This dramatic decline is not necessarily a bad thing, however, as it is primarily the result of lessening inflation driving up prices. As a result, Social Security disability recipients will see a modest increase in their payments next year.
If you applied for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits and were denied, you are unfortunately in good company. More than half of all applications for SSDI and SSI benefits are denied, but thankfully there is an appeals process that can help rectify the situation. But why should you consider appealing your SSDI or SSI application?
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