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How a Medical Source Statement from Your Doctor Can Improve Your Disability Claim
Doctors' letters can help you win your Social Security disability case if they contain specific limitations supported by medical evidence.
Applying for Disability at Age 55-59: Social Security's Grid Rules
Disability applicants over the age of 55 have an easier time getting Social Security benefits thanks to the grid rules.
How to Get Disability Benefits in Michigan
If you live in Michigan and are unable to work due to illness or injury for at least a one-year period, you could be eligible for SSDI or SSI.
How Disability Benefits Work in New Jersey
If you live in New Jersey and have a disability, you can apply for state temporary disability insurance (TDI) benefits or Social Security disability.
Filing for Disability in Utah
If you are a Utah resident who is unable to work, you can apply for federal Social Security and SSI disability benefits. (Utah doesn't have a state disability insurance program.)
How to Get Disability Benefits in Lousiana
If you live in Louisiana and can’t work for at least a year due to illness or injury, you could be eligible for Social Security disability (SSD) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits.
Top 6 Medical Reasons for a Disability Denial
Find out why Social Security sent you a medical denial letter for your disability claim.
How to Get Disability Benefits in Missouri
Missouri pays a supplement to SSI recipients who live in residential care or assisted living facilities.
How Mental Health Issues Can Strengthen Your Disability Claim
If you have mild or moderate mental health symptoms along with moderate physical impairments, showing how they combine and reinforce each other can significantly bolster your chances of getting disability benefits.
Can You Get Employer-Paid Short-Term Disability?
If your employer offers paid sick leave, or you are covered by a short-term disability insurance plan, you may be entitled to compensation if you need time off due to a disability.