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How Do I Check the Status of My Social Security Disability Claim

Filing for Social Security Disability (SSD) means that someone who worked hard for years suffered a serious injury or illness that is preventing them ...
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How Much Disability Can You Get for Lupus?

Suffering from the pain of Lupus is a burden few people can appreciate unless they too know the pain. Those who are receiving or have filed a claim ...
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How Much Disability Can You Receive for Bipolar Disorder?

As those who struggle with bipolar disorder know all too well, this condition is a mental illness that manifests itself through periods of mania and ...
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Understanding Social Security Disability Benefits For Children

When we think about Social Security disability benefits, we usually relate the concept to adults receiving help for a certain medical condition or ...
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Five Inspiring Movies Featuring the Disabled Part 3

People with disabilities are greatly underrepresented in the movie industry. However, movies with characters with disabilities are some of the most ...
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It's Heart Month: What You Need To Know About Heart Disease Disability

Do you know the leading cause of death for Americans? If you guessed heart disease, then you’re correct. Heart disease and conditions are the leading ...
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10 Questions to Ask Before You Hire an SSDI Advocate

Maybe you've applied for disability benefits and you've been denied, or perhaps you just need some advice on getting started with your application; ...
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Do You Actually NEED a Disability Advocate to File for SSDI?

Filing for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits can be a long, difficult, and exhausting process. This is especially true when you’re ...
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Can I Qualify for Disability if I Have Diabetes?

Diabetes continues to represent a growing health problem in the United States. Type 1 diabetes, otherwise known as insulin-dependent diabetes, often ...
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5 Super Successful People With Disabilities, Part 2

Welcome to Part 2 in our series "5 Super Successful People With Disabilities" (be sure to check out Part 1 as well). Overcoming adversity is a ...
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How a Ban on Plastic Straws Hurts the Disabled

Earlier this month, Starbucks and American Airlines became the first two major companies to announce that they were phasing out plastic straws, and ...
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Can I Receive Disability if I Have Been Convicted of a Felony?

When you apply for Social Security disability benefits, the Social Security Administration (SSA) typically will want to know more about your current ...
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