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Should I wait for a Video Hearing or an In-person Hearing for my Disability Appeals Process?

Should I wait for a Video Hearing or an In-person Hearing for my Disability Appeals Process?

In an effort to reduce the heavy rush of people at the SSA's offices during the Covid-19, the SSA has introduced lots of new facilities online for you to benefit from. This includes being able to file for Social Security disability online, check your application status, check whether you have any upcoming payments, hearings etc In response to the t...

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Can Young Workers Get Disability Benefits?

​Becoming unable to work because of a physical or a mental condition is a frightening experience. This is especially true if you are young when you become disabled and you have a lifetime ahead of you where you need to try to find financial support.  The good news is, there are safety net programs in place to provide income for the disabled, i...

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How Strict is the Social Security Administration When Applying for Benefits?

When you apply for Social Security Disability benefits, you need to make certain that the application you submit is comprehensive, detailed, and includes the information that is necessary to help you get benefits. Submitting a perfect application is important because the Social Security Administration is very strict about which benefits application...

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What is the Definition of Disabled for Social Security Disability Benefits?

The Social Security administration provides benefits to people who are classified as disabled and whose disability prevents them from working. However, the definition of disabled for Social Security disability eligibility is a very narrow one.  Before applying for benefits, it is important to understand what it means to be disabled under ...

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What is Social Security Disability?

​Social Security Disability refers to programs run by the Social Security Administration (SSA) to provide monthly income to people with long-term disabilities. There are actually two different programs that disabled individuals could potentially receive Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits from. The right program will depend upon the individua...

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