Bethany K. Laurence
Attorney · UC Law San Francisco
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Getting Disability Benefits for Essential Tremor
If a benign essential tremor severely affects your ability to use your hands, you should be able to get disability benefits.
Transient Ischemic Attacks (TIAs) Rarely Qualify for Social Security Disability
TIAs rarely qualify someone for Social Security disability benefits, but it's possible in some cases.
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.
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.