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Can You Get Disability for Sciatica?

It's difficult to qualify for disability benefits based on sciatica unless you have other impairments as well.

Can You Get Disability Benefits for Shoulder Pain and Problems?

Shoulder pain and problems can cause functional limitations that might prevent you from working.

Getting Social Security Disability for Moderate Multiple Sclerosis

You can get disability for moderate MS if you can show that you have limitations that prevent you from working.

What Does a Claims Representative Do on a Social Security Disability Claim?

Social Security claims representatives perform interviews with Social Security disability claimants and process the claim.

Top Ten Mistakes to Avoid When Applying for Social Security Disability

Avoid these common mistakes to increase your chances of a successful disability claim.

Social Security Disability Rules and Requirements for Adults

There are rules on both medical eligibility and financial eligibility for disability benefits.

What Is the Date Last Insured (DLI) for Disability Benefits?

In order to qualify for SSDI, you need to show that you were disabled before your date last insured.

Do I Have to Quit Work to Get Disability?

You can't earn more than a certain monthly income cap and also get Social Security disability.

Multiple Disabilities: Social Security Must Consider Combined Effects

If you have more than one condition on your application for disability benefits, Social Security will take them all into consideration when deciding whether you're disabled.

When Is a Person Considered Disabled by Social Security Disability?

For Social Security disability or SSI purposes, to be considered disabled, a person must have an impairment, either medical, psychological, or psychiatric in nature.

Diana Chaikin

Attorney · Seattle University School of Law

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