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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Question of the Month: Can I still receive Social Security Disability benefits if I receive other benefits from another source?Generally, you can still receive the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)benefit based on your individual wage record if you receive other benefits.
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Social Security & VA Benefit Raises in 2021 Likely Will be SmallerIf you're a disabled Veteran, military retiree, or receive SS income benefits, you'll get more money next year, but not much. See the VA Benefit raises in 2021.
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Social Security Offices Are Open, but Not for EveryoneLocal SSA offices are accepting in-person visitors to their local offices only by appointment and only in “dire need” situations.
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White House Considering a Plan to Tighten Disability EligibilityA proposal being kicked around in DC would tighten eligibility requirements for Social Security disability benefits which could affect older Americans
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Social Security Proposes a New Stealth Approach to Booting People Off DisabilityA new, under-the-radar, proposal from the Social Security Administration threatens to strip away the benefits of hundreds of thousands of disabled Americans
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Social Security Disability FAQ: Is Current Medical Care Important In a Disability Case?If you are applying for Social Security disability benefits you should get regular treatment from your doctor. Avoid large gaps in your treatment.
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Question of the Month: “If I drive for Uber or Lyft, will that affect my disability case?”If you are applying for Social Security Disability Insurance, the Social Security Administration will evaluate how much you earn at any kind of work
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The Controversial Nature of Durational DenialsDurational denials from the SSA are controversial because they can be subjective, rather than fact-based. Learn more about this type of claims denial.
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Social Security Disability FAQ: How do I get treatment with no money and no health insurance?To qualify for Social Security disability you need your medical records and that means you will need health insurance so you can see your healthcare providers.
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U.S. Government Considers Snooping Into Social Media Posts of Disability RecipientsThe administration is working on a plan to use social media to help spot people who claim Social Security disability benefits without actually being disabled.