What disability reviewers look for in burn victims’ files

As disfiguring and life-altering as your burns may be, having them may not automatically qualify you to receive Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits. Your file’s reviewer will instead want to know more about any other conditions you may have, your long-term prognosis and how all this may impact your ability to work before deciding…

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5 myths that can complicate your Social Security Disability claim

Should the time come in your life to make a Social Security Disability claim, you’re likely to have concerns about the process itself and your ability to protect your legal rights. Adding to this, if you don’t know what’s fact and what’s fiction, there’s a chance you could soon head down the wrong path….

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How can an attorney help me get SSDI benefits?

When a condition impacts your ability to work, you might turn to Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) for much-needed help. Most people think this involves little more than filling out some paperwork. After all, you’ve been paying into Social Security your entire working life. It shouldn’t be too difficult to claim the benefits to…

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Know that workers compensation may impact disability benefits

After a workplace injury or work-related illness, some people eventually move from receiving workers’ compensation (WC) to applying for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits. If you’re in the position, it’s important to understand that the amount you receive in WC or other disability benefits can impact your SSD benefits (if your claim is successful). How the…

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7 reasons the SSA may deny your disability claim

A medical condition or disabling injury can turn your life upside-down. You may regret the times you complained about mowing the lawn or cleaning the house now that those routine chores are beyond your abilities. Perhaps most troubling is that you are no longer able to work, which means you have no source of…

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