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Heart disease affects millions of Americans each year, and unfortunately, in many cases, it prevents people from carrying out the tasks that they need to accomplish in everyday life. If heart disease, or coronary artery disease, is stopping you from working and supporting yourself and your family, you may qualify for  Social Security Disability Benefits, […]

The word cancer is one of the most frightening that you can hear from your doctor. Cancer can be a truly devastating disease, so you may assume that you will qualify for Social Security disability benefits. While this is a fair assumption, it’s not always true depending on your circumstances and the type of cancer […]

The definition of “disability” and “disabled” can vary depending on the context. As far as  Social Security disability is concerned, being disabled means that you are unable to work for a year or longer due to your health condition(s). If a person is inflicted with the inability to function at work due to their health, […]

A potential candidate for disability benefits should file for disability benefits as soon as the person becomes disabled. This is a very important point because it can take a long time to process an application for disability benefits; oftentimes, this process can take from three to five months. A candidate can apply online at www.socialsecurity.gov, […]

What are the steps needed to apply for Social Security Disability? What does the application process entail? Do you have a medical and/or mental impairment that has made it difficult for you to work, especially in the past year? Do you have a condition that you think or expect that may prevent you from having […]

There is a major difference between Supplemental Security Income and Disability Insurance Benefits. SSI is meant to provide funding for basic needs such as shelter, clothing, and food for people that are disabled and have little to no income and resources. These monthly benefits are given to people with limited resources that are blind, disabled, […]

Gaining needed access to Social Security benefits is important for every American finding themselves unable to work due to a mental/physical disability. Without the ability to gain these benefits, many Americans find themselves impoverished, which makes their lives even more difficult to sustain while having a serious disability. Generally speaking, you will be either applying […]

People with debilitating diseases may be able to receive Social Security disability benefits. There is an extensive list of disabling diseases and ailments provided by the Social Security Administration, and if a claimant’s condition(s) meet or equal the listings, then they are eligible for SSDI benefits. The SSA listing of impairments is guidelines set by […]

You have children, but you were not married to the other parent at the time the children were born. Can they receive disability benefits? What are the social security rules governing children’s disabilities? Can a parent count children born outside of marriage on the parent record for disability? As it turns out, any of your […]

In some ways, it is easier to apply for Social Security disability Benefits today than it was in the past. Now people can go to the Social Security website and submit the SSD application with a click of the mouse. Although the process of applying may be easier, denial rates for applications have gone up, […]