Do mental disorders qualify for Social Security Disability?

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Many people believe that you must have a physical medical condition to qualify for Social Security Disability – but that is simply not the case. People who suffer from certain mental disorders may also qualify for disability. There are quite a few mental disorders that the Social Security Administration recognizes as potential causes of long-term …

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How do I know if my Condition Qualifies for Disability Benefits?

Many people suffer from medical conditions that they do not realize would qualify them for Social Security Administration disability benefits. The typical worker normally considers standard retirement based on age after working a career, but the truth is that potential benefits may be available earlier and can be researched using the Social Security Administration Blue …

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Do I Qualify for SSA’s Compassionate Allowance Program?

What is the SSA Compassionate Allowance Program? The Social Security Administration started a program called the Compassionate Allowance Program in 2008. It was started because the process of getting approved for Social Security Disability can be a tedious one. It can take several months or years to get approved for Social Security Administration. The Compassionate …

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What Medical Records are Needed for my SSDI Claim?

For a Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) claim to prevail, the claimant must submit medical records that demonstrates (a) the claimant has a disability and(b) the disability’s severity precludes the claimant from work. Because SSDI is permanent disability, approval hinges on how the severity of the disability affects the claimant’s ability to work in any …

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What if my Disability is Not Found in the Blue Book?

Many Social Security disability benefits applicants are often confused about how the Social Security Administration determines if an applicant is eligible. While some claimants are automatically approved because of specific medical conditions, other applicants are generally denied a claim on the first application because their specific medical issue does not appear in the Social Security …

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What to Do When You Are Denied Disability

Every year, millions of people attempt to file for disability each year. However, only 30 percent of people are approved for disability the first time that they apply for it. Many people are denied disability because they do not have enough medical evidence to support their claim. You have to be able to prove that …

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How You Know it’s Time for the Blue Book: Social Security Benefits

Social Security Disability benefits are for people who have a disability that prevents them from working. The lack of income can create a financial crisis. Social Security Disability benefits are designed to help people make ends meet. There are several reasons that you should consider applying for Social Security Disability Benefits: You Have a Severe …

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