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People applying for SSDI based on drug and alcohol abuse may not be eligible, as the SSA does not consider it to be a disability. However, they might qualify for SSDI benefits provided they have a concurrent disabling condition unrelated to drug addiction or alcoholism.

Going through the Social Security Disability application process can be an exhausting process. And to make matters more complicated, the approval rates for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental

Many disabled people prefer private disability insurance to traditional disability insurance. However, these policies can be hard to understand for people who are not experienced with insurance programs. They can

When you’re thinking about getting disability insurance benefits, it can be helpful to learn more about your options and make comparisons when necessary. For example, you might wonder whether there

While traditional disability insurance may be great for the average worker, it may not suit high-income earners as it only replaces a small portion of the income and places a

Disabled individuals are often forced to stop working due to their functional limitations. In such cases, it becomes important to identify an insurance policy that adequately meets the needs of

Pregnancy can be a physically taxing experience, and sometimes it can lead to complications that result in a disability, rendering the patient unable to work and needing maternity leave. But

Pregnancy can be a difficult time, but even more so when you have a high-risk pregnancy. Such pregnancies can lead to complications and leave expectant mothers either temporarily or permanently

Many people with substance abuse disorders often end up disabled either due to substance abuse or another medical condition that resulted from substance abuse. But does the Social Security Administration

Keeping in mind the widespread fraud in Social Security Disability cases, the SSA has implemented new measures to prevent fraudulent claims. These measures include but are not limited to, the use of technology to a great extent and the creation of a fraud prevention unit. 

SSI beneficiaries who have their benefits discontinued have the option to either reapply for their benefits or apply for expedited reinstatement, which essentially fast-tracks the application process.

If you are unsatisfied with the ALJ’s decision, your next step should be to apply for an Appeals Council Review. However, keep in mind that the approval rate at this stage is quite low.

You can apply for disability benefits by requesting a Federal Court Review which represents the final stage of the appeals process. It is essential to take the disability claim for Federal Court review immediately after its rejection by the Appeals Council. 

Getting Social Security disability benefits is a lengthy process, especially if you are initially denied and need to appeal the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) initial decision. In fact, it can

The Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) application process can be long and tedious. This is all the more reason to find out as much as possible about it and any

People going through bariatric surgery do this to improve their morbid obesity. Once the Social Security Administration finds that your condition has improved, they are likely to terminate disability benefits.

Luckily, the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program does offer benefits to individuals with obesity. It evaluates obesity based on the functional limitations it causes.

Yes, they can. As long as they fulfill the requirements of the SDI program and have paid into the program through their payroll taxes, government employees can be eligible for State Disability Insurance programs.

Yes, it is possible to receive Social Security Disability Insurance benefits along with retirement pensions, but there are some important considerations to keep in mind. When you reach Full Retirement Age (FRA), you cannot receive both full SSDI benefits and full retirement benefits simultaneously.

The vast majority of people who apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) get a rejection. Luckily, applicants can challenge the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) decision through their appeals process.