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Guide To Medical Conditions That Qualify For Disability Benefits

Key Takeaways Strict Definition: The Social Security Administration (SSA) defines disability as a medical condition that prevents you from working for at least 12 months. Severity Matters Most: Your claim is approved based on how severely your condition limits your ability to work, not just on the diagnosis itself. Wide Range of Conditions: Many conditions… Continue reading Guide To Medical Conditions That Qualify For Disability Benefits

What Happens After You Are Approved for Social Security Disability

After months – maybe even years – of fighting for answers, you’ve finally been approved. Relief, pride, and even exhaustion might wash over you at once. But beneath that celebration lurks a new question: What now?  The biggest shock for many people is realizing that approval isn’t the end of the journey — it’s the… Continue reading What Happens After You Are Approved for Social Security Disability

Common Reasons for SSDI Denials and How to Avoid Them

Did you know nearly 7 out of 10 SSDI applicants are denied benefits?  Imagine you have worked hard all your life, and now, when you need SSDI the most, you get hit with a denial. It feels frustrating, unfair, and downright exhausting. You did everything by the book, yet you left struggling to pay bills,… Continue reading Common Reasons for SSDI Denials and How to Avoid Them

Differences Between SSDI and SSI

There are a few government programs that give money to help older adults and people with disabilities. Two of the most common ones are called SSI (Supplemental Security Income) and SSDI (Social Security Disability Insurance), and they are run by the Social Security Administration. Key Highlights SSDI is based on your work history. It gives… Continue reading Differences Between SSDI and SSI