Bethany K. Laurence
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Can I Get Disability Benefits if Agoraphobia Keeps Me From Leaving My House?
Agoraphobia can be disabling if it prevents you from working.
What Is a Dire Need Letter for Social Security Disability Claims?
With a properly attested dire need letter, Social Security can speed up a decision on your disability claim.
How Does Social Security Choose Your Representative Payee?
Can I choose this person, or does Social Security force me to use a certain payee?
What Is a Representative Payee for Social Security Disability?
Disabled individuals who need help managing their benefits may need a representative payee.
Is SSI Eligibility for a Disabled Child Based on Parents’ Income?
Social Security counts only a portion of the income of a disabled child's parents when determining SSI eligibility.
Social Security Benefits for Children of Disabled Parents
If one or both parents in a family qualifies for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, then their dependent children who meet certain criteria may also be eligible for benefits.
When Can Widows Get Social Security Disability Benefits?
If your deceased spouse was getting Social Security disability benefits, you might be eligible for widow’s (or widower’s) benefits—depending on your age and other factors.
Social Security Disability and SSI for Depression
Learn about your chances of getting Social Security disability benefits based on depression.
Can I Get Disability Benefits for Hashimoto's Disease?
Hashimoto's disease, also known as chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis, is an autoimmune disorder that affects the thyroid. Hashimoto's disease is the most common form of hypothyroidism in North America and it most often affects women.
Is There a Social Security Disability Asset Limit?
Is there an asset or resource limit for Social Security disability benefits?