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Social Security Disability and Type I or Type II Diabetes

Type I Or Type II Diabetes Social Security Disability and Type I or Type II Diabetes There are quite a large number of people who apply for disability benefits due to complications that arise as a result of diabetes. If the diabetes is too severe, it could cause organ damage or medical conditions that limit  … Read more

Workers Compensation and Social Security Disability

Workers Compensation and Social Security Disability   You may be wondering if you can receive both Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Workers Compensation benefits. The answer is yes. If you qualify for both programs, you can receive them at the same time. Workers Comp and SSDI are separate programs though. Workers Compensation is run  … Read more

Social Security Disability Attorney and Lawyer Information

Social Security Disability Attorney and Lawyer Information The process of applying for Social Security Disability benefits can be confusing and complicated. Most applicants aren’t sure how to submit the right medical documentation and fill out the required paperwork. Because of this, over 65 percent of claims are initially denied. Should You Hire a Disability Lawyer?  … Read more

What Medical Conditions Qualify for SSI & SSDI?

What Medical Conditions Qualify for SSI & SSDI? Tom’s arthritis gets worse every year. Jackie recently discovered she’s facing ovarian cancer, and her friend Bella is having severe back issues. All of these individuals should consider filing for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. But with so many different types of medical conditions, how can  … Read more

What’s the Difference Between SSI & SSDI?

What’s the Difference Between SSI & SSDI? The big difference between SSI (Supplemental Security Income) and SSDI (Social Security Disability) is that SSDI is meant for workers who have built up enough work credits and SSI is for low-income people who don’t have enough work credits for SSDI or have never worked. While a lot  … Read more

Social Security Disability Insurance and Heart Disease

Social Security Disability Insurance and Heart Disease People who suffer from severe heart conditions often find it hard to maintain regular work schedules. If an individual is unable to work full-time because they have a serious heart ailment, then they may be eligible for Social Security disability benefits. Some of the conditions that automatically qualify  … Read more

Social Security Disability and Cancer

Social Security Disability and Cancer Cancer is a leading cause of loss of the ability to work and therefore ranks highly as a reason for Social Security application. There are certain types of cancers such as thyroid, esophageal, liver and pancreatic which are really aggressive and limiting. If these are presented as the basis for  … Read more

Social Security Disability Insurance – Income Limits

Social Security Disability Insurance – Income Limits Obtaining Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is a structured process with many requirements that must be met before benefits can be received.  One of the most critical requirements that must be met to receive benefits is the income limits that exist for applicants. Meeting this threshold is key  … Read more

How is Social Security Disability (SSD) or SSI Calculated?

How is Social Security Disability (SSD) or SSI Calculated? If you are in the process of applying for Social Security disability benefits (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI), you may be wondering what your maximum monthly benefit payment is. You can quickly find this out by contacting the Social Security Administration (SSA) to receive an  … Read more

Disability Help Center San Diego Video TeleConferencing

Disability Help Center San Diego Video TeleConferencing If you are applying for Social Security disability benefits, one of the most important aspects is the hearing which determines whether you qualify. However, setting up and attending a traditional hearing can be difficult and time-consuming. Instead, you may opt for a Video TeleConferencing offered by the Disability  … Read more