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How does the SSA define disability?

How does the SSA define disability?

Social Security defines disability for SSD and SSI in the same way. A person has to be so physically or mentally impaired…

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My doctor says I am disabled. Is that enough to qualify for SSD benefits?

If your doctor just makes a statement that you are disabled that is generally not enough for you to qualify for Social…

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When Will My Social Security Disability Benefits Begin?

There’s varied amounts of time that it takes for your SSD benefits to begin. If your case is strictly an SSD case,…

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Who Decides If I Am Disabled? Is It Up to My Doctor?

The Social Security Administration determines if you meet their definition of disabled and if you are eligible for Social Security disability benefits.…

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Who is Eligible for Disability Benefits?

There is no particular amount of time that you have to be not working in order to apply for Social Security Disability…

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Can I Work While Waiting for my Social Security Disability Benefits?

There are provisions for people to try to work while they are waiting for their Social Security Disability decision. They’re a little…

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Can I Get SSI and SSD?

You cannot receive a full SSI benefit and a full SSD benefit for the same month. The amount you receive will be…

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Can I Receive SSD If My Spouse Is Getting SSD?

If your spouse is getting SSD based on her own work record, that has nothing to do with your ability to get…

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Can I Get an Earlier SSD Hearing Date?

Hearings are scheduled by the Social Security hearing office in the order in which the request for hearing was filed. And so,…

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Can I apply for disability at my local Social Security office?

Social Security really prefers that you do now go into their office and apply. The application process is a little time-consuming, it…

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