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Basic Requirements to Qualify for Social Security Disability Benefits

Basic Requirements to Qualify for Social Security Disability Benefits

1 in 6 Americans or approximately 64 million US citizens are on the Social Security Disability Benefits among many other Social Security Administration programs. While 4 out of 5 times the beneficiaries are people aged over 50 years, for the rest 1 in 5 people are young disability beneficiaries for various qualified disabilities such as degenerativ...

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5 social security changes for 2019

5 social security changes for 2019

Every year the Social Security Administration, SSA proposes changes to the social security benefits program in October – the changes take in effect from next January. The best thing about social security programs is they are adjusted accordingly to inflation rates. That means that your benefits will increase as the cost of living increases. Below w...

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What if Your Disability Isn’t in the Blue Book?

If you have a disabling condition and you want to apply for Social Security Disability benefits, it is important to realize that you will not necessarily qualify with every single different type of disability. In fact, there are only certain circumstances in which your disabling condition is severe enough to entitle you to benefits from the Social ...

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Why Do I Need a Lawyer for Social Security Disability Benefits?

​If you are applying for Social Security Disability benefits, you should have a lawyer help you with the process. There are many key reasons why it makes sense for you to have a Los Angeles Social Security disability benefits attorney providing you with assistance as you apply for benefits. Some of the following are key reasons why having a lawyer ...

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What are the Chances I’ll Need Social Security Disability Benefits?

​The Social Security Disability benefits program is an important social safety net. Unfortunately, it is a program on which many people will come to rely. This is because the average 20-year-old has a one in four chance of becoming disabled prior to the end of his career according to Disability Can Happen. If you become disabled and your condition ...

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Understanding Two Different Options For Social Security Disability Benefits

If you are disabled and in need of Social Security Disability benefits, it is important to understand that there are two possible options for you to claim benefits. The right program for you will depend upon which type of benefits you are eligible for based on your work history, household income, and financial resources. A Los Angeles Social S...

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