Bethany K. Laurence
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Disability for Nerve Root Damage and Radiculopathy
If a compressed nerve root in your back or neck causes significant pain and disability, you may be able to get benefits from Social Security.
Reasons to Apply for Disability Benefits From Social Security
The monthly cash benefits are the main reason disability claimants apply. But you'll also qualify for medical benefits.
How Does Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) Work?
Here's a basic introduction to how Social Security disability works.
What Is Countable Income for SSI Benefits?
Social Security ignores a certain amount of cash income but counts certain types of non-cash items as income.
How Much Money Will I Get If I Qualify for Social Security Disability or SSI Benefits?
The amount of disability you'll collect depends on the program (SSI or SSDI) for which you qualify.
What Happens After You’re Approved for SSDI or SSI Disability?
Here's what happens once you’re approved for Social Security disability, including when you’ll get paid and how much you could get.
What Are Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Disability Benefits?
SSI provides disability benefits for low-income disabled people who don't qualify for Social Security.
What Are the Rules for Working Part-Time After You're Approved for SSDI or SSI?
What if I make less than the trial work amount for SSDI? Can I work part time while receiving SSI?
Income Limits for SSDI Benefits
While you can have any amount of unearned income and still be eligible for SSDI, you can earn only a small amount of money through work each month.
Filing for Disability for Partial or Total Blindness
If you have have low vision or are partially, legally, or totally blind, you may be able to qualify for Social Security disability benefits through the Social Security Administration (SSA).