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How Functional Limitations Affect Your Disability Claim
Your functional limitations are the most important evidence for Social Security disability.
Filing for Veterans Disability Benefits
Veterans who with service-connected disabilities may be eligible to receive benefits from the VA.
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.
Can I Collect Unemployment Benefits While on Long-Term Disability?
Can I get a new job while I'm collecting long-term disability benefits? If I can't find a job, can I collect unemployment?
Can I Start School Full-Time While on Disability?
There is no rule restricting a person who is receiving SSDI or SSI benefits from taking classes, full or part-time, but Social Security may see this as evidence that the recipient can work.
Get Veterans Service-Connected Disability for an Aggravated Pre-Existing Condition
You might be eligible for service-connected disability compensation if your condition was aggravated by your military service.
Can You Get Social Security Disability If You Never Worked?
Learn about the work and income requirements for the two types of disability benefits that the Social Security Administration manages.
Can I Get SSI Disability for My Child's Depression?
Children with severe depression who come from low-income families might qualify for SSI disability benefits.
Getting SSI for Premature Babies or Infants With Low Birth Weight
Preemies and infants with low birth weight or other developmental problems are often eligible for SSI disability payments for their first year of life.
Do Broken Bones Qualify for Social Security Disability?
Broken bones (known as fractures) can occur in any bone in the body. The place of the broken bone in the body and the severity of the break affect how you may be impaired by the broken bone.