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The 5 Most Common Myths Associated with Social Security Disability Benefits

 As an attorney who has handled numerous Social Security disability cases, I often come across clients who say all types of things that are based upon wrongful assumptions about SSDI.  ...

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What Constitutes a Disability to Qualify for Social Security Benefits?

To be considered “disabled” for SSDI eligibility purposes, individuals must be diagnosed with either a medical or psychological disorder that prevents them from performing substantial gainful activities, or SGA.  SGA ...

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Medical Conditions that Qualify for Social Security Disability Benefits

 In order to automatically qualify for Social Security Disability benefits (SSDI), you must be diagnosed with a qualifying disease or injury.  Such injuries and disabilities are listed by the Social ...

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An Overview of the SSDI Benefits Decision Process

Nowadays, more than fifty percent of SSDI benefits claims are denied upon first submission to the Social Security Administration, or SSA.  This amounts to more than one million rejected claims ...

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Social Security Benefit Denial Hearings

The social security disability hearing stage can be extremely stressful, involving quite a bit of time, effort and frustration.  Specifically, there are several steps involved in the hearings process, and ...

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Return of Afghanistan and Iraq Veterans Reveals the Psychological Toll of War

The culture of the military advocates resilience, courage, sacrifice by the individual and strength; think about just a couple of slogans from our military groups—“Army Strong,” or “The Few, The ...

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The Types of Disability Benefits Available to Injured Veterans

If you have been injured while actively serving in the U.S. armed forces, you should consider all of your financial options, including applying for veterans’ disability benefits.  These benefits are ...

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Veterans’ Disability Benefits and Denials

 At the Sanger Law Office, we know firsthand how difficult it is to be denied veterans’ disability benefits, especially after spending years putting your life on the line as a ...

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Appealing the Denial of Your SSDI Benefits Application

Filing an application for SSDI benefits can be a rather frustrating process, especially to learn later on that you have been denied.  Don’t give up however, as you may still ...

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An Overview of the VA Disability Ratings System

If you are a member of the armed services and were injured during periods of active duty, you may be entitled to receive veterans’ disability benefits.  However, the process involved ...

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