How can a journal help your Social Security Disability case?

If you are struggling with a new or worsening illness or disability, then you may be looking into seeking Social Security Disability benefits. Social Security Disability is not always the easiest benefit to get, because you need to prove that your condition fully prevents you from earning a living. You’ll need to collect medical…

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The high cost of a mistake on your SSDI application

When you file for Social Security Disability (SSDI) benefits, a mistake can be far more than a temporary inconvenience. It takes very little for the Social Security Administration (SSA) to deny a claim. Once that happens, the process can involve lengthy appeals, including a potentially devastating wait for a hearing in front of an…

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How do you handle a reconsideration appeal for SSDI benefits?

When you already have a debilitating medical condition that affects your quality of life, trying to jump through bureaucratic hoops to get benefits can drain your energy and stress you out. Managing a disability application or appeal on your own can lead to preventable mistakes and even impact how quickly you adjust to your…

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Will you receive back pay for denied SSDI benefits after a successful appeal?

You expected bureaucratic red tape and delays when you applied for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. The process is notorious for taking a long time and requiring a lot of effort from those already struggling with a severe medical condition. What you didn’t expect when you applied was to receive a rejection notice…

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3 common mistakes that SSDI applicants make

No one really plans to apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. Usually, unfortunate circumstances are what result in someone needing benefits. A diagnosis with a degenerative condition, a car crash or even cancer might lead someone unable to work struggling to avoid absolute poverty. SSDI benefits are a crucial social safety net…

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