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Do You Need a VA Disability Attorney? Benefits, Costs, and Tips

Learn what veterans disability lawyers do, how much they cost, and how you can find the best one near you.

Filing for Presumptive Disability Benefits

Presumptive disability payments provide you with support while the SSA completes its review of your disability claim.

Functional Equivalence for Children's Disability Applications

If your child has very significant difficulties in important areas of functioning, they could qualify for SSI disability benefits.

Getting Social Security Disability Based on a Medical-Vocational Allowance

If your disability doesn't meet a listing, Social Security may award you benefits based on your inability to work.

"Decompensating" in Mental Health Disability Claims

Social Security has updated its listings that used the term “episodes of decompensation” to describe periods of mental deterioration.

Getting a Disability Loan While Waiting on Social Security

Taking a loan can be an option while you're waiting for disability benefits.

Is Down Syndrome a Disability You Can Get Benefits For?

Learn what evidence you need to establish disability for non-mosaic and mosaic Down syndrome.

Social Security Disability Benefits for Asperger's Syndrome

Applicants whose Asperger's syndrome is severely limiting can get disability benefits.

Disability Benefits for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

PCOS is not often severe enough to qualify someone for Social Security disability benefits, but a combination of several medical conditions, if severe, could qualify someone for disability.

How to Win a Social Security Disability Claim Faster

To make sure your disability claim progresses as quickly as possible, be thorough in your application and keep on top of the status of your case.

Diana Chaikin

Attorney · Seattle University School of Law

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