You saw an announcement online about an extra payment from Social Security. It was not on the Social Security Administration’s official website, but it looked like a reliable source. Now you’re wondering when you will receive the $1,800 Social Security Disability payment amount and what you need to do to get it. If you did […]
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The Social Security Administration stopped paying monthly disability and retirement benefits by check and switched to direct deposit over a decade ago. The application process for benefits through Supplemental Security Income, Social Security Disability Insurance, and retirement programs includes a request for direct deposit information. The change came after years of complaints from people about […]
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If you have been reluctant to get a part-time job or attempt returning to work full-time while getting disability benefits because it would affect your eligibility, the disability professionals at the Clauson Law Firm have good news for you. The Social Security Administration allows you to work without jeopardizing your eligibility for Social Security Disability […]
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It’s impossible not to be overwhelmed by stress and anxiety waiting for approval of your application for disability benefits. When your only hope for relief from financial challenges created by being unable to work because of a disability, it helps to know the waiting period for disability approval and the start of benefits. The disability […]
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, commonly called COPD, and diabetes are two medical conditions that may qualify for long-term disability benefits depending on the severity of their symptoms. If you cannot work because you suffer from either or both, you could be eligible for financial assistance from a long-term disability insurance policy or federal disability insurance […]
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According to the National Institute of Mental Health, one in five adults in the United States has some form of mental health disorder affecting their lives. Many of them cannot work and earn money to support themselves or their families because of the effects of mental illness. The Social Security Administration pays disability benefits to […]
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Applying for Social Security Disability benefits can often feel like an overwhelming process, especially after receiving a denial on your initial application. The time required to press a disability appeal varies considerably based on several factors: the stage of the appeal, the complexity of your case, and the processing efficiency of the Social Security Administration […]
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Millions of people in the United States struggle to breathe because of asthma. The shortness of breath, wheezing, and coughing make it hard to accomplish even the most routine of daily activities. An asthma attack is a potentially life-threatening medical emergency that may come on suddenly and without warning. For many people, the limitations caused […]
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Epilepsy is a common disorder of the brain that causes seizures. If you are one of the more than three million adults with epilepsy, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, you may wonder: Is epilepsy a disability? Many people with epilepsy successfully control their seizures and other symptoms with medication that allows […]
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Supplemental Security Income and Social Security Disability Insurance pay disability benefits to people unable to work because of a disability. It makes sense to assume that if you regain the ability to work, you lose disability benefits. Assumptions, particularly when they apply to disability benefits, frequently turn out to be wrong. The Social Security Administration […]
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