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Social Security Disability Benefits for American Indians and Alaska Natives

A few special rules apply to Social Security and Medicaid for Alaska Natives and Native American Indians.

Medical Definition of Disability for Social Security Benefits

An overview of Social Security's disability definition and the criteria you need to meet to get benefits.

Is There a Statute of Limitations to Apply for Veterans' Disability or to Appeal a Denial?

There's no time limit on applying for VA disability, but appealing a denial requires meeting strict deadlines.

How Do Disability Ratings Work for Veterans Benefits?

Veterans of the United States Armed Forces with disabilities connected to, or aggravated by, active service may be eligible for veterans disability benefits.

Disability for Nerve Root Damage and Radiculopathy

If a compressed nerve root in your back or neck causes significant pain and disability, you may be able to get benefits from Social Security.

Getting Disability Benefits for Bipolar Disorder

If you have symptoms of mania such as hyperactivity and distractability that affect your functional abilities, you may be able to get disability benefits.

How Does Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) Work?

Here's a basic introduction to how Social Security disability works.

Can You Collect SSDI or SSI and VA Disability Benefits?

This article is an overview of the highlights of the major topics for Veterans who have both Veterans Disability claims as well as Social Security Disability claims.

Your Credibility and Applying for Disability: How Social Security Assesses Your Complaints

Social Security needs to see that your complaints and symptoms are supported by medical records.

What If I Don't Have Enough Work Credits for Social Security Disability Benefits?

If you haven't worked enough to qualify for SSDI, you may be able to get SSI benefits.

Diana Chaikin

Attorney · Seattle University School of Law

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