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Hurt at Work? You May Be Eligible to Get Workers’ Compensation If you receive workers’ compensation or other government benefits, it may reduce the amount of your Social Security Disability (SSD) monthly benefits. This is true whether you receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), or both. You can get disability payments from non-governmental sources, such as private insurance or pensions,...

Get Disability Benefits With Special Senses And Speech Disorders Some issues with hearing, vision, and speech can prevent you from working, making it hard to support your family and make ends meet. These impairments can occur suddenly or get worse over time. If this sounds like your situation, you may have questions about whether you qualify for disability benefit programs such as Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income...

Get Disability Benefits With Musculoskeletal System Disorders Musculoskeletal system disorders—including burns, amputations, fractures, or loss of function—can limit your ability to work. Many people struggle to make ends meet because of these impairments. If you can no longer work and earn a sustainable wage because of your disorder, you may be eligible for disability benefits such as Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental...

Get Disability Benefits For Severe Anxiety The Social Security Administration (SSA) awards Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits for those who cannot work due to severe anxiety. If your condition is severe and prevents you from working for a year or more, you may qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI). In addition to anxiety, the SSA evaluates claims for a variety of other mental health...

What Is Emphysema? Emphysema is a form of chronic respiratory illness characterized by extreme shortness of breath. As this condition progressively worsens over time, it can render you unable to work. If your medical condition leaves you unable to hold down a job, you may qualify for disability benefits from the Social Security Administration (SSA). Unfortunately, the SSA does not specifically list emphysema as a medical condition it considers disabling....