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?”
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Five Economic Reasons Your SSDI/SSI Claim Might Be Rejected
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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Why Would You Need a Medical Exam to Get SSDI or SSI?
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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Improving Your Chances of Being Approved for SSDI/SSI
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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Five Reasons You May Be Eligible for SSI Benefits
For millions of Americans, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a crucial source of income that helps take care of their personal needs. However, most people do not know if they might even be eligible for SSI, much less whether they should apply for it. Fortunately, there are a few ways you can know if you, or someone you love, might be eligible for SSI benefits:
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Seven Psychological Disabilities That May Qualify You For SSDI/SSI
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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Five Things You Need to Know About the SSI Income Limit
Every year, more than 500,000 people successfully obtain disability benefits through Supplemental Security Income (also known as SSI). However, many more people apply and fail, often due to making more money (or owning more property) than the SSI program allows. Here are five things you need to know about the SSI income limit if you are applying for disability benefits:
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2024 COLA Down to 3.2% From High in 2023
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.
Why Should You Appeal Your SSDI or SSI Application?
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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SSA Adds 12 New Disabilities to Compassionate Allowances List
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced it will be adding 12 new medical conditions to its “Compassionate Allowances” list. These conditions are severe medical conditions that are often permanently disabling, if not life-threatening. By adding these conditions to this list, it will make it significantly easier for people with certain severe disabilities to be able to access Social Security disability benefits.
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