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Is Age a Factor in Social Security Disability Claims?
Your age can play a significant role in determining whether your claim for Social Security disability benefits is approved.
Mental Residual Functional Capacity (RFC) in a Disability Claim
A mental RFC is used to see if you can perform complex, detailed, or simple tasks.
Filing for Disability and SSI in Massachusetts
Here are resources in Massachusetts for getting help applying for Social Security disability, appealing a denial, and going back to work.
Filing for Disability Benefits in Washington State
In Washington, the approvals rates for Social Security disability claims are a bit higher than the national average.
The "Worn-Out Worker" Rule in Social Security Disability Claims
The worn-out worker rule makes it easier for those who've done many years of hard labor to get disability benefits.
Can You Get Disability Benefits for Celiac Disease?
It's difficult to get ongoing SSDI or SSI benefits for celiac disease since avoiding gluten usually eliminates symptoms. But a closed period of disability may be an option.
Congestive Heart Failure: Can You Get Social Security Disability Benefits (SSDI or SSI)?
Social Security has a complicated method of evaluating chronic heart failure for disability.
Social Security Disability (SSDI & SSI) for Avascular Necrosis
If you can show that avascular necrosis prevents you from working, Social Security may find you disabled and pay cash benefits.
Can I Get Disability Based on Retinitis Pigmentosa Damage?
Social Security will grant disability benefits for those whose peripheral vision and/or central vision is severely affected by retinitis pigmentosa.
Can My Employer Fire Me If I Can't Work Overtime Due to a Disability?
Under the ADA, employers must provide reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities, with some exceptions.