Diana Chaikin

Attorney · Seattle University School of Law

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How to Get Disability Benefits in South Carolina
If you live in South Carolina and can’t work for at least a year due to a medical condition, you could be eligible to receive SSDI or SSI disability benefits.
Can I Get SSDI Benefits If I Haven't Worked in a Long Time?
There are ways to get SSDI or SSI disability even if you haven't worked for a long time.
What Are the Non-Medical Requirements for Disability?
There are two aspects to processing a disability claim: medical and financial/legal.
What Is Your Residual Functional Capacity (RFC)?
Your RFC is an assessment of what you are capable of doing and what you are too limited to do.
Mental Residual Functional Capacity (RFC) Assessment Form
Mental residual functional capacity (RFC) assessment forms can make or break a disability claim, provided they're completed in detail by a relevant mental health professional.
How to File for Social Security Disability Benefits in Illinois
The State of Illinois adds money to the federal SSI disability payment; the amount depends on the recipient's expenses.
What Is the Consultative Exam (CE) In Your Disability Case?
The who, what, and why of medical exams for Social Security disability.
How Long Does It Take for a Decision After a Social Security Consultative Exam?
When you'll get your disability decision depends on how quickly the doctor submits the report and what the results are.
Washington State Maternity and Parental Leave Laws
If you work in Washington State and need time off work for pregnancy, childbirth, or parenting, you have the right to take paid leave.
How to Get Disability Benefits in Florida
Florida offers optional state supplementation benefits (OSS) for some SSI recipients.