Although most people need to have worked for at least ten years in jobs that paid into the Social Security system to be eligible for disability benefits, there is some flexibility on that general rule for younger employees. The Social Security Administration (SSA) has rules based on your age when you became...
What Types of Disability Benefits Are Available to My Dependents?
When you get approved for disability benefits, some of your family members might also qualify for monthly cash benefits. The Social Security Administration will require certain information and documents for all of your eligible dependents before approving them for benefits on your work record.
The application process is challenging....
How Do Military Retirement or VA Disability Benefits Affect Eligibility for Social Security Disability Insurance?
Military retirement, VA disability, and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits programs all have different criteria for eligibility, so the veteran would need to meet all the requirements for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits to be eligible for this program. Getting military retirement or VA disability benefits does not automatically make one eligible...
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Does Receiving Retirement Benefits Affect SSDI/SSI?
Once you begin receiving SSDI or SSI benefits, you do not want to do anything to jeopardize your disability income. However, there could be changes in your resources or income that impact your eligibility for Social Security disability payments. Retirement benefits are one of the things that could impact SSI and SSDI payments.
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I Was Denied Social Security Disability. How Long Do I Have to File an Appeal?
You have very little time to file an appeal after the Social Security Administration (SSA) denies your application for disability benefits. Since the vast majority of applicants do not get an award of benefits on their initial application, most people have to go through the appeals process to get the benefits they deserve.
It can...
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What Is Important for Winning Your Social Security Disability Case?
If you want to maximize your chances of getting Social Security disability benefits, it can help to know what the Social Security Administration (SSA) looks for when it evaluates Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) applications. You do not want to fill out the form without knowing the required factors...
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Do I Qualify for Social Security Disability Benefits If I Have Chronic Headaches or Migraines?
You might be eligible for Social Security disability benefits for chronic headaches or migraines if you can show through objective medical evidence that the headaches cause you to be unable to work to support yourself for at least 12 consecutive months. Qualifying for disability benefits for these conditions can be challenging.
You might not want...
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Do I Have to Exhaust All Levels of Appeal When My Long-Term Disability Claim Is Denied?
Many people give up on their application for disability benefits if it gets denied because they do not think that undergoing the appeals process will be successful. In reality, many of the people who eventually get disability benefits had to go through at least one appeal before the Social Security Administration (SSA) finally awarded...
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How Long Does It Take to Hear an Answer After Filing for Disability in Texas?
The Social Security Administration (SSA) says that after filing for disability it typically takes them three to five months to evaluate your application for disability benefits, but if they have a difficult time getting your medical records or other evidence they need, the process could take much longer. A Texas disability attorney can...
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When to Talk to a Social Security Disability Lawyer
The vast majority of applications for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) get denied when initially submitted. Most people have to go through at least one level of appeal to get the benefits they deserve.
It can help if you know when to talk to a Social Security disability lawyer. A...
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