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What Is a Sedentary Job and How Do I Know If I Can’t Perform One?

What is a sedentary job? Social Security Disability benefits can be necessary for people who are unable to work yet still need to pay their bills. One major aspect of making your Social Security case  is proving that you can’t do sedentary work. Sedentary work is considered the easiest work for people to do in…

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I applied for SSDI but was approved for SSI? (Reasons you should appeal!)

I applied for SSDI but was approved for SSI? (Reasons you should appeal!)

So, you have applied for help and got approved for SSI but not SSDI! Should you accept the award already offered to you or appeal your award and continue trying to get SSDI? If you accept just SSI, you can move on with your life and stop worrying about the SSDI process. For most people,…

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How to Calculate Social Security Credits, Formerly Quarters of Coverage

How to Calculate Social Security Credits, Formerly Quarters of Coverage

The Social Security Administration (SSA) uses a credits system to determine who is eligible to collect benefits. The SSA will examine whether you have met the minimum work requirements for eligibility. These credits, once called “quarters of coverage,” are based on the amount of time you have worked, and, to some extent, the compensation you…

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What You Can Expect After Your Social Security Disability Hearing

What can you expect after your Social Security disability hearing? On average, Social Security Disability appeals take months to resolve.  Once you have your appeal hearing, it’s easy to feel a deep sense of relief.  However, waiting on untimely court determinations creates unexpected stress.    Did your attorney do everything correctly?  Did your attorney make the strongest…

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What happens at a Social Security Disability Hearing?

What Happens at a Social Security Disability Hearing?

What happens at a Social Security disability hearing? The idea of a Social Security disability hearing can be a daunting notion to those who have never stood before a judge before. The environment is so foreign to most people’s experiences that the entire ordeal can be overwhelming. When you’re suffering from a disability that prevents…

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How Does SSDI Back Pay Work?

How does SSDI back pay work? There may come a time when you are not able to work because of a condition that prevents you from doing so. If that is the case, you may qualify for financial assistance from the Social Security Administration. Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is accessible to you if you…

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When Will Social Security Run Out? Here Is the Truth About SSI

When Will Social Security Run Out? Here Is the Truth About SSI

When will Social Security run out?  Social security is the most prominent social insurance program in the US, but is it really here to stay? While the Social Security Administration (SSA) provided more than $1 trillion USD in benefits in 2018, the funds will not last forever, right?  Well…maybe? So, when will Social Security run out? Let’s attempt…

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Out of Work Due to a Disability? 6 Community Resources That Will Help

Out of Work Due to a Disability? 6 Community Resources That Will Help

Are you out of work due to a disability? Being out of work due to a disability can be scary and overwhelming, especially if you are unsure of what you should be doing until you get approved for Social Security. Thankfully, there are many community resources available that can provide you with assistance and aid…

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Do SSI Lawyers Really Help With Your Disability Claim?

Do SSI Lawyers Really Help With Your Disability Claim?

Do Social Security lawyers really help with your disability claim? If you find yourself in need of assistance for a social security disability case, it is important to get help from an expert. Many people make the error of representing themselves. While you may know your rights, it is always advantageous to reach out to…

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What to Look for in a Great Disability Lawyer

Have you submitted a disability benefits claim and are waiting to hear whether or not it’s been approved? Unfortunately, the odds are stacked against you. Only 23% of Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) claims are approved at the initial application stage. Sometimes, even less if you did not use a disability lawyer. Of course, you…

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