Does SSDI Treat Vision Conditions Differently Than Other Potential Disabilities?

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is a benefit offered to qualifying individuals who cannot work because of a disability. For people with serious vision conditions or blindness, the rules are slightly different. One reason is that these rules can help blind workers continue working. In this article, we will look at how SSDI treats vision…

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Can I Get a Stimulus Check and SSI at the Same Time?

Since earlier this year, we have faced a lot of upheaval due to the coronavirus public health emergency. The situation has become especially worrisome for people receiving needs-based government benefits. You may welcome the economic stimulus checks offered by the federal government, but worry that you will lose your benefits. In this article, we will…

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Ask a Social Security Attorney: Will My Application for SSDI Be Approved?

You’re probably already worried – about your health and your financial situation. Being unable to work because of a disabling condition has to be one of the most stressful situations you could encounter. Then, applying for disability benefits like Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) can be a nightmarish maze of instructions, regulations, and requirements. While…

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Back Pain May Qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance Benefits

Some serious medical conditions are obvious from the start. Others develop over time. For example, your back might twinge every so often or ache after certain activities. Eventually, though, the pain intensifies. Suddenly, it’s happening every day, and it becomes impossible to work. At some point, your back pain may qualify for Social Security Disability…

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How Transferable Skills Affect Your Disability Claim

People often classify jobs are ‘skilled’ or ‘unskilled.’ If you have filed for disability benefits, or you are thinking about it, someone may have told you whether your skills can ‘transfer’ or not. However, you have not been told how ‘transferable skills’ might affect your disability claim. As an example, we will consider how the…

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