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If you are considering filing for Social Security disability insurance, having an attorney can be an important step to a successful claim. An attorney can help you fill out your application and answer any questions that you may have about how to answer the questions on the forms required for the application. An attorney can […]

Social Security Disability Benefits are a godsend for people who cannot work anymore due to medical issues; however, they are tough to come by. The system that is supposed to ease any efforts to provide for yourself and your family is far from easy. In fact, it is often unfair as well as difficult to […]

Supplemental Security Income, SSI, pays benefits to low-income people who are 65 or older; to adults who are disabled (based on the same definition used by SSDI) or blind; and to children who are disabled and blind. This program exists only for people who have very limited income and assets. A key difference between SSI […]

If you are filing for social security benefits, you will need to provide the correct documentation to your local social security office. There are a number of forms you will need to fill out. However, you will also need to obtain medical evidence from your doctor about your disease or illness, and you will also […]

In North Carolina (and many other states)the application for Social Security disability, as well as Supplemental Security Income (SSI), requires filing the appropriate forms to initiate the process. An application can be filed online for Social Security Disability, however, you cannot apply online for SSI Disability benefits. There are various forms that a candidate will […]

When you are a recipient of SSI, you will often not be required to immediately notify the SSA when your disability is going through changes. However, you will find that you will be subject to Continuing Disability Reviews, or CDRs, from time to time. Being prepared to report your changes and argue your case for […]

If you are stricken with a disability, then it may seem as if there is no light at the end of the tunnel, and you may feel emotionally, physically, and financially stressed out. This is especially the case if you have filed for disability benefits numerous times, only to receive a denial letter in the […]

Depression can be a seriously debilitating condition. Oftentimes it can even prevent someone from being able to perform everyday functions that many people take for granted. Sometimes depression can even prevent someone from being able to work a daily job and earn a reasonable income. When depression gets to this level it is possible for […]

Joint pain can be difficult to deal with on a day-to-day basis. Often, it can become so bad that it can infringe upon your ability to do your job. If this scenario sounds familiar to you, you may qualify for disability benefits due to your condition. If you or a loved one suffer from debilitating […]

Bipolar disorder is a serious medical condition that can have serious debilitating effects on those who suffer from it. Oftentimes the effects of bipolar disorder can be so debilitating that someone who suffers from the condition can no longer work a daily job at the “substantial gainful activity (SGA) level. This means it is difficult […]