Overview
Overview
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What Are the Rules and Requirements for Social Security Disability Cases?
There are rules on both medical eligibility and financial eligibility for disability benefits.
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Social Security Disability Guidelines
The basics of how Social Security processes and decides a disability claim.
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Are Laid Off Workers Eligible for Disability?
Many workers who are laid off due their physical or mental impairments may be less attractive to prospective employers in a competitive market, and they may have a tough time finding a new line of work that matches their skill set.
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What Are the Non-Medical Requirements in a Disability Case?
There are two aspects to processing a disability claim: medical and financial/legal.
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Social Security Disability Work Credits (SSDI)
You must pass a recent work test and a duration of work test in order to be insured for SSDI.
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Income Limits and SSI Disability Eligibility
Your SSI benefit will start to be reduced whenever you make over $85 per month, but your SSI payment won't end until you're making about $2,000 or more.
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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.
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What Medical Conditions Qualify for Social Security Disability or SSI?
Learn more about which illnesses and diseases are likely to qualify for disability benefits. A medical condition or impairment doesn't need to be listed in Social Security's Blue Book to qualify for disability benefits.
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How Do You Qualify Medically for Social Security Disability or SSI?
Here's an overview of how Social Security decides whether you are medically eligible for disability benefits.
Your Chances of Getting Approved for Disability Benefits
Your Chances of Getting Approved for Disability Benefits
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How to Win an SSDI or SSI Disability Claim
The name of your condition won't win disability for you; here are the factors that matter.
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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.
