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If you submit an application for Social Security Disability benefits, understanding the review process helps you evaluate how to respond to the application decision. The review process happens in stages and the application must pass the current stage to continue...

If you receive disability benefits through the Social Security Administration, you may wonder if the entertainment industry’s portrayal of disability surveillance and private investigations is accurate. It is important that you understand what to expect as part of...

To receive social security, you must know how to complete the application. Doing this correctly will help you maximize your benefits. Here are several approaches you can take to help improve your chances of receiving benefits. List all of your conditions List all of...

At first glance, social security disability (SSD) might seem confusing. However, it does not have to be. Here are the basic facts about disability that everyone needs to know. SSD provides funds for workers When workers earn income, they pay social security taxes that...

Social Security disability is essential for people who are unable to work due to a disability. The application process can be intimidating because it requires precision and detail. When you apply for Social Security disability benefits, there are a few things you need...

One determining factor in your Social Security disability case is your ability to pursue an alternative career path. If your injury prevents you from working in the position you currently hold, you may not qualify for Social Security disability benefits if you can...

You might assume that Social Security Disability benefits continue indefinitely after approval. While your benefits will continue for as long as you qualify, there are times when your Social Security Disability benefits may end. Understand the most common situations...

Your Social Security disability application depends heavily on your medical records for a final determination. In most cases, injuries or conditions leading to disability require ongoing medical care. Despite that, you may have a gap in your medical treatment....

Applying for Social Security disability benefits takes time and requires you to complete a direct interview with a representative from the Social Security Administration. That interview is a key element in deciding your application. It is important to understand and...

Are you wondering if your health condition qualifies you for Social Security Disability Insurance? Here are 10 of the most common conditions among SSDI beneficiaries, in order of least to most common. 1. Digestive disorders Digestive disorders like diverticulitis,...