Bethany K. Laurence
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What Happens at a Social Security Disability Hearing?
Disability hearings are short, informal proceedings where you can explain to a judge why you can’t work.
Social Security Disability Hearing: How to Act Before a Judge
Be polite and concise, and most importantly, answer the judge's questions.
How to Request a Social Security Disability Appeal Hearing
Learn how to get your Social Security Disability case in front of a judge, where you'll have the best chance at winning benefits.
Social Security Disability for Diabetes (Type I Or Type II)
If your diabetes has caused medical complications or organ damage that limits your activity, you may be able to get disability benefits.
What Medical Conditions Qualify for Social Security Disability or SSI?
Learn more about which illnesses and diseases are likely to qualify for disability benefits. A medical condition or impairment doesn't need to be listed in Social Security's Blue Book to qualify for disability benefits.
Can You Sell Some Assets if You Have Too Much to Qualify for SSI?
If you have too many assets to qualify for SSI disability, you might be able to collect SSI while you sell some assets.
How to Win an SSDI or SSI Disability Claim
The name of your condition won't win disability for you; here are the factors that matter.
Notice of a Decision for a Social Security Disability Case
How you'll be notified about Social Security's decision on your disability benefits depends on in what stage in the application process you are.
Can I Collect Unemployment While Waiting for Social Security Disability?
Social Security doesn't have a rule against it, but collecting unemployment while waiting for SSDI or SSI disability benefits could come back to bite you.
Can I Get Social Security Disability Benefits for Progressive Bulbar Palsy?
A severe neurological disease that affects the nerves and muscles of the face and jaw, progressive bulbar palsy can qualify for disability benefits under Social Security's expedited Compassionate Allowances Program.