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Getting Social Security Disability or SSI for Stroke

If you have trouble communicating or controlling the use of your arms or legs due to stroke, you can probably get disability benefits.

Do You Have to Be a Citizen to Get Social Security Disability?

Immigrants who are permanent residents or lawfully present foreign workers and have paid taxes into the Social Security system are often eligible for disability benefits.

Can You Get Social Security Disability for OCD?

If obsessive compulsive disorder disrupts your ability to work, you may be able to get disability benefits from Social Security.

Getting Social Security Disability After Age 65 (Before Full Retirement Age)

Disabled folks over 65 can collect Social Security disability benefits rather than retirement.

Questioning the VE's Testimony About Other Work at a Disability Hearing

Being able to challenge a VE's proposed jobs at a disability hearing is key to winning your claim.

How to Change Your Address With Social Security

In general, moving should not affect your Social Security disability claim. There are some exceptions, though.

Can You Still Get Disability Benefits if You Leave the Country?

Leaving the country may affect your disability benefits, particularly for SSI recipients.

What Is a Social Security Disability Administrative Law Judge (ALJ)?

Social Security judges decide disability appeals after reading the exhibit file and questioning the applicant and experts.

Light Work, Sedentary Work, and Mental Limitations: Social Security Disability

How a restriction to light or sedentary work can help you get disability benefits if you also have a mental or emotional issue.

Social Security Disability Benefits for Terminal Illness (TERI) Patients

Claimants with a terminal illness can get their Social Security disability claim approved quickly.

Diana Chaikin

Attorney · Seattle University School of Law

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