FAQS: Social Security Disability - Page 23

My advise to you is do not choose to have a video hearing in your Social Security Disability case. If you choose a video hearing the Judge will be on video and you will be on video to the Judge. You will not be in the same room, you will not be in the same … Read More »

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Even after the Social Security Administration (SSA) approves your application for disability benefits, you may still have to wait a while before you receive your first check in the mail. This is because there is a five-month elimination period, or waiting period, for disability benefits. The Social Security elimination period starts on the date that … Read More »

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After the Social Security Administration (SSA) hearing judge has made a decision about your disability benefits application, you will receive a Notice of Decision letter in the mail. There are two ways that the hearing judge may approve your application: either as a fully favorable or a partially favorable decision. A fully favorable decision means … Read More »

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Social Security disability will not pay for college. However, those receiving disability benefits may be eligible for Vocational Rehabilitation benefits which can help pay for college and other types of training. There are also various disability-related scholarships and awards students can look into to supplement their educational expenses. Will the SSA pay for college courses? … Read More »

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