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Social Security Disability for Bell's Palsy

Bell's Palsy that has caused severe and lasting nerve damage may make an applicant eligible for disability.

Will Working Decrease My Spousal Survivors Benefit?

Working before retirement age may lower your SSDI-based widow's benefits.

Getting SSI Disability Benefits for Your Child

Children may be eligible to receive disability benefits from Social Security through the Supplemental Security Income program.

Disability and Chronic Liver Disease - Social Security Benefits

You may qualify for disability if you have chronic liver disease with complications or severe functional limitations.

Social Security Disability Denials: What a Denial Means

Getting denied disability doesn't necessarily mean you're not disabled—look at your denial letter to learn the rationale for the denial.

How Do I Get Disability Benefits for Dystonia?

Social Security evaluates dystonia in a similar way to Parkinson's Disease.

What Are State Supplemental Benefits for SSI Disability?

In most states, SSI recipients receive a monthly benefit amount that's higher than the federal amount.

Can I Buy a House While I'm on Social Security Disability Benefits?

Social Security does not prohibit an individual from using their disability benefits to buy a house. However, those who receive SSI or concurrent SSI/SSD benefits should be careful.

California Long-Term Disability Insurance

Private disability insurance policies can provide short-term disability benefits and long-term disability benefits.

What Is the Difference Between Social Security Disability (SSDI) and SSI?

Both SSI and SSDI disability programs offer cash benefits for disabled individuals, but the financial eligibility requirements are very different.

Bethany K. Laurence

Attorney · UC Law San Francisco

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