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Individuals who become disabled and unable to work as the result of an injury or illness find themselves dealing with a host of new issues, not least of which is the question, "How will I be able to take care of myself or my family?". Logically, of course, the follow up question to this is "What benefits can I apply for?". Workers who have become injured or sick as a result of their workplace environment or the demands of their job may seek assistance via workman's comp benefits. And workers who have become injured or ill not as a result of work, but who are covered by a short or long term disability policy may file a claim for benefits. However, the single option that applies to anyone is to file for disability benefits through the social security administration. SSA operates two separate disability benefit programs that are operated in tandem and for which the disability eligibility requirements are identical. Those two programs are SSI (the acronym for supplemental security income) and SSD (otherwise known as social security disability). What's the difference between the two disability benefit programs? From the standpoint of medical eligibility for disability benefits, there is no difference. Claims in either program are evaluated and determined in exactly the same manner. The only substantial difference between SSI and social security disability is that one program (SSI) is needs-based and one program (SSD) is intended for individuals who are considered "insured" due to sufficent payroll deductions. How do you file for either SSI or SSD? The following pages should provide information regarding disability applications, as well as tips to follow and mistakes to avoid. How to apply for disability and other questions Social Security Disability SSI mistakes to avoid Disability Lawyer Help on disability Claims Free Case Evaluation |
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If you suffer from a medical disability such as hip, neck, back, or other joint problems, disc herniation, degenerative disc disease, spinal stenosis, carpal tunnel syndrome, rsi or repetetive stress injury, inflammatory bowel disease, congestive or chronic heart failure, type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, diabetic neuropathy, high blood pressure (hypertension), seizure disorder, stroke, copd, emphysema, hearing loss or poor hearing, vision loss, clinical obesity, epilepsy, cancer, chronic fatigue, multiple sclerosis, lupus, anxiety, inner ear problems, meniere's, vertigo or dizziness, kidney failure requiring dialysis or other renal problems, cirrhosis, hepatitis, or other liver disease, pancreatitis, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, asthma, bronchitis, cystic fibrosis, rsd or reflex sympathetic dystrophy, crohn's disease, sarcoidosis, peripheral vascular disease, lyme disease, cerebral palsy, down syndrome, hiv, aids, anemia, sickle cell, thyroid problems including hypothyroidism, cardiomyopathy, or tachycardia, arrhythmia and have initiated or been denied on a social security disability, or ssi, claim for benefits, this site may assist you with your case. Social Security Disability benefits are often difficult to win; however many claims for social security disability are lost simply because a claimant did not know enough about the disability process to their social security or ssi claim. For information re: representation on a social security disability or ssi claim (attorney or non attorney representative), see the "qurstions" & "how" pages. |
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