We like to use our blog as a way to update you about news and changes in Social Security Disability, as well as to provide you with helpful information and tips.
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Social Security and VA Disability Recipients Will Get a Lower COLA Bump Next YearBecause the once red-hot inflation rate has cooled the 2024 Cost-of-Living Allowance will be lower in 2024.
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Can “Accommodated Work” Reduce My Disability Benefits?The SSA says that accommodated work is when an employer makes special allowances for a disabled worker that typically does not exist for other employees.
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Question of the Month: Is your Social Security disability claim affected by moving to a new state?Social Security disability benefits programs are administered by the federal government through the Social Security Administration.
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Specialists Can Help You Win Your Disability CaseWhile a general doctor’s diagnosis of your disability is a good starting point, treatment from a specialist likely will carry more weight with Social Security.
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Social Security Adds 12 New Compassionate Allowance Disabling ConditionsFor claimants with certain disabilities who qualify for the Compassionate Allowances Program can receive a decision within weeks rather than waiting months.
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Social Security Looks to Expand Outreach and Access for SSIThe SSA wants more Americans to know about the benefits and eligibility requirements for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits.
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Non-Medical Requirements You Must Meet to Qualify for Social Security DisabilityMedical documentation is required to prove to the SSA that you qualify for disability benefits. However, there are non-medical requirements, as well.
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Do assets affect my ability to receive Social Security disability benefits?If you are unable to work due to a physical or mental impairment you may wonder if possessing assets will hurt your chances of being granted disability benefits.
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Increase Your Chances of Qualifying for Social Security Disability with a Disability JournalYou can strengthen your application and improve your odds of being awarded the benefits you have earned by keeping a disability journal.
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How Money in the Bank or Other Assets May Affect Your Eligibility for Social Security Disability BenefitsWhether owning assets affects qualification for disability benefits depends on which disability program you may be eligible for.
