Bethany K. Laurence

Attorney · UC Law San Francisco

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Can't Work But Were Denied Disability? Good Reasons You're Unable to Work
Make sure you know which reasons for not being able to work are good to talk about at your disability hearing.
What Is a Technical Denial in a Disability Case?
A technical denial of Social Security Disability benefits occurs when an applicant does not meet the legal or financial requirements of SSDI or SSI.
What Types of Dwarfism Qualify for Social Security Disability Benefits?
You can qualify for disability benefits if your short stature causes you medical complications, but simply being under a certain height isn’t enough to qualify for disability benefits as an adult.
Can I Get Disability for Graves' Disease?
It's hard to win Social Security Disability Benefits for Graves' Disease alone, but other factors may help you. Learn more here.
Does Colon Cancer Qualify for Social Security Disability?
If your colon cancer is considered metastatic, recurrent, inoperable, or unresectable, you are guaranteed automatic disability benefits.
Social Security Disability Rules and Requirements for Adults
There are rules on both medical eligibility and financial eligibility for disability benefits.
How Impairment-Related Work Expenses Affect Social Security Disability
Disability-related expenses can lower your income enough to qualify for Social Security disability benefits or SSI.
Will I Lose My SSI If I Get Married?
Marriage itself doesn’t affect your eligibility for SSI benefits, but if your new husband or wife has income, Social Security will deem some of his or her income to you , which might reduce or end your benefits.
When a Loan Counts as an Asset or Income for SSI Disability
When Social Security treats loans as income or resources for SSI eligibility purposes.
What Is Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA) for Social Security Disability Purposes?
To collect Social Security or SSI disability, you have to be unable to do more than a minimal amount of work.