Diana Chaikin

Attorney · Seattle University School of Law

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How Does Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) Work?
Here's a basic introduction to how Social Security disability works.
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.
Can You Work While Receiving Social Security Disability Benefits?
You can earn a small amount of income while also collecting disability, but exactly how much depends on whether you get SSDI or SSI benefits.
Can You Receive Disability for Rheumatoid Arthritis?
Rheumatoid arthritis, or RA, is an autoimmune disorder that occurs when a person’s immune system attacks the membranes surrounding their joints, causing them to inflame.
Will I Lose My SSI Benefits If I'm Working Over the SGA Limit?
The SGA limit does not apply to those already receiving SSI disability, but the SSI income limit does.
What Benefits Can I Get From Social Security Disability?
If you are disabled due to an accident or injury and are under age 65, Social Security disability (SSDI) benefits can help you financially until you can return to work, or in the event that you never return.
Can You Qualify for Both SSDI and SSI Disability Benefits at the Same Time?
In certain circumstances, you can collect SSI and SSDI at the same time. It's called a "concurrent claim."
Can Military Spouses Get Veterans Disability Compensation?
Surviving military spouses can sometimes receive veterans disability compensation from the VA, a monthly benefit called Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC).
How to Get Disabled Veteran Benefits for Spouses
Spouses of veterans who were injured during service may be eligible for extra disability payments, along with health care, education, and burial benefits.
Quick Disability Determination Process for Social Security Disability Cases
The Quick Disability Determination Process allows some claimants to get disability benefits much faster than the regular process.