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SSD and COPD
Can I receive SSD benefits if I suffer from COPD? Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or COPD is now considered the third leading cause of death among adults in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Over 11 million people in…
How Might the New SSA Regulations Affect Your Case?
Very little news coverage was dedicated to the Executive Order signed by President Trump on July 20, 2018. The Executive Order could directly impact future SSDI cases. If you are applying for SSDI or your loved one is applying for SSDI, you should consult a…
Social Security Disability and Hearing Loss
Am I eligible for SSD benefits if I am partially deaf? An estimated 48 million Americans suffer from some degree of hearing loss, as reported by the Hearing Loss Association of America. After the age of 65, one in every three people have hearing loss.…
Seven Social Security Disability Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
The Social Security Administration (SSA) manages the SSDI program. Individuals may qualify for SSDI (Social Security Disability Insurance) if they have worked enough years to earn the required number of work credits for their age. In addition, to qualify for SSDI, applicants must also meet…
How Do I Qualify for Social Security Disability in New York?
When you are disabled because of an accident, physical condition, or mental condition, it can be difficult to know where to turn for assistance. The federal government has two types of Social Security disability programs for disabled individuals. The programs provide income assistance to individuals…
Winning Your SSD Hearing
What evidence should I present at my SSD hearing? Fewer than half of all Social Security Disability claims are approved when initially submitted, according to Social Security Administration data. If your claim has been denied, you will still have the option to appeal your denial.…
Understanding the Social Security Disability Appeals Process
If you have been denied Social Security disability, either SSDI or SSI, do not give up. You have the right to appeal the denial. The Social Security Administration (SSA) rejects many applicants based on their initial application. An application may be denied for a technicality…
Unable to Work? You Could Be Entitled To Supplemental Benefits
What are the requirements to receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSD)? None of us imagine a day when we will be too injured or disabled to work, but millions of Americans find themselves in this precise position each year. The Social Security Administration states that…
Should I Take a Lump Sum Payout in a Long Term Disability Lawsuit?
Should I Take a Lump Sum Payout in a Long Term Disability Lawsuit? If you are receiving long-term disability payments, the insurance company may have approached you about accepting a lump sum payout of your benefits. You may have read about lump-sum settlements and thought…
SSD and Heart Conditions
Every year, over 610,000 people die of heart disease in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In addition to newly developed heart disease in adults, many children are born with heart defects. It is estimated that over 1 million…
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