Injuries can go beyond the physical 
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by wreedcontentcustoms
1y ago
You’ve been a proud and honest worker your entire life, but this has changed recently. You’ve suffered an injury that impedes your ability to work as usual.  After receiving medical treatment, you have been given an expected timeline for your physical recovery. However, doctors have also uncovered some mental health issues that require treatment as well.  You may be eligible to claim SSD benefits for both physical and psychological injuries, and this will help greatly with the financial burden of your condition. However, the criteria for mental health conditions that are covered are ..read more
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Accuracy is key when filing an SSD claim 
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by wreedcontentcustoms
1y ago
You’ve worked full-time for decades and there has rarely been a moment that you’ve been unemployed. Claiming any kind of government support has been the last thing on your mind. Sadly, you’ve recently come down with a debilitating condition that makes it impossible for you to work. One option open to you is to file a claim for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits. To be successful in your claim you are going to need to describe your condition as accurately as possible. Outlined below are some important factors to keep in mind when doing this.  Don’t exaggerate your condition  Yo ..read more
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How long does a disability have to last to qualify for SSDI?
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by wreedcontentcustoms
1y ago
If you’re thinking about applying for SSDI benefits, you know that your disability has to be defined as such by the government. The definition that they use is quite strict. It even includes the timeframe for which your disability has to last. What you’ll find is that an injury or other medical ailment does not count as a disability, at least to the U.S. government, unless it is going to be terminal or last for at least 12 months. If it is expected to last less time than that, even though you may not be able to work, it still does not qualify under this definition. How do you know how long you ..read more
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What is an on-the-record review?
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by lbaxtercontentcustoms
1y ago
When appealing a denied disability claim, you can request an on-the-record (OTR) review before the hearing with an administrative law judge. With an OTR review, the judge will evaluate your file based on the medical evidence you provided and can issue a decision before the hearing. It can help you speed up the process and decrease the time you will have to wait for a decision on your appeal. How an OTR review works Once your disability claim is denied, which happens to most first-time applicants, you can request a reconsideration of the initial denial. If you are still unsuccessful, you have 6 ..read more
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3 reasons people are denied Social Security Disability benefits
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by wreedcontentcustoms
1y ago
You may have started developing medical issues later in life. It could have just been aging eyes or an injury received early on in life that has become problematic. Whatever your unique situation, you filed for Social Security Disability benefits.  Social Security Disability benefits are an entitlement that you’ve earned, and they’re supposed to be there for you to ease your life — but you have to get through the application process and get approved, first. Understanding why your claim might be denied can help you avoid problems. Here are three reasons that can good claims get denied: You ..read more
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Could an eating disorder become a disability?
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by wreedcontentcustoms
2y ago
People are able to seek Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits for both physical and mental disabilities. When asked for the stereotypical idea of someone who has a disability, a lot of people imagine someone who is sitting in a wheelchair because they have mobility issues, but it’s very important to know that it doesn’t always look like this. Many disabilities may be all but invisible to outsiders.  For instance, perhaps you’re suffering from an eating disorder. Could this qualify as a disability?  It can qualify if it impacts your ability to work An eating disorder is not automa ..read more
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Can you appeal a denied SSDI claim?
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by wreedcontentcustoms
2y ago
Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits can be an invaluable resource when you are no longer able to work and provide for your family due to a disability or a long-term illness. However, SSD benefits are awarded on a case-by-case basis, which means that applications are often turned down.  The news of an SSD denial can be devastating. However, this is not the end of the road. You can appeal a denied disability claim.  The process of appealing a denied SSD claim The appeals process for a denied Social Security Disability claim is taken in stages: File for reconsideration If your ini ..read more
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Early-onset Alzheimer’s and SSDI
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by wreedcontentcustoms
2y ago
Alzheimer’s disease isn’t exclusively a condition that affects those 65 and over. Sometimes it strikes people earlier in life. Those who are diagnosed with the disease in their 40s or 50s are considered to have early-onset (or younger-onset) Alzheimer’s. People in their 30s have even been diagnosed with it. A diagnosis of Alzheimer’s doesn’t necessarily mean that someone is no longer able to work. However, it is still a progressive disease. Therefore, at some point, a person with Alzheimer’s likely will have to stop working – or at least have to step away from the job they’ve been doing. Early ..read more
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Handling gaps in treatment history or refusal of care in your SSD claim
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by gturnercontentcustoms
2y ago
When you filed for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits, you were asked to provide a lot of information – including information about the medical treatment you’ve received for your conditions. The only problem is that you have some gaps in your care. There were times you didn’t follow your doctors’ orders and times you didn’t go for care at all. Gaps in care don’t have to be fatal to your claim The Social Security Administration does look at gaps in medical care very closely. The logic is that “if you’re sick, you naturally should be seeking treatment that could make you better.” Similarl ..read more
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Peripheral neuropathy: An often-debilitating condition
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by lbaxtercontentcustoms
2y ago
Many people don’t realize how much they rely on nerves for the body to function properly. When there’s damage to the nerves, the body may not work as it should. One condition that can occur with nerve damage is peripheral neuropathy. This condition can lead to pain and numbness. It can lead to weakness, which can negatively impact the hands and feet and how they function. In some cases, it will also impact circulation and digestion. The pain is often severe. Why might peripheral neuropathy be debilitating? Not only do people who have this condition have stabbing or burning pain, but they may a ..read more
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