Bethany K. Laurence
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Getting SSI Disability Payments for a Child With Juvenile Diabetes
Children whose diabetes needs close and constant supervision may qualify for disability benefits from Social Security.
Getting Social Security Disability for Tourette Syndrome
If Tourette’s causes severe limitations or disruptions in the ability to interact socially, follow instructions, or concentrate on tasks, disability benefits may be available.
Can You Get Social Security Disability If You Never Worked?
Learn about the work and income requirements for the two types of disability benefits that the Social Security Administration manages.
Becoming Eligible for Social Security Benefits by Being Currently Insured
Some survivors benefits are available to the dependents of those who died without being fully insured by Social Security.
How Your Spouse Can Get Benefits When You Collect Disability
Spouses married for at least a year, divorced spouses who were married at least 10 years, and surviving spouses can be entitled to benefits.
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.