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 refers to work that generates a certain monetary amount on a monthly basis. In 2012, the amount was set at $1,010 for non–blind SSDI applicants […]
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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 Security Administration in a manual known as the “blue book”, which includes both physical and mental impairments. These qualifying conditions are as follows: Musculoskeletal conditions, […]
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Veterans for Common Sense found that members who were deployed to Iraq and/or Afghanistan were having more difficulty getting benefits approved by the Veterans Affairs Department as compared to other veterans seeking disability compensation claims. This new data cites information and data obtained by the Veterans for Common Sense through the Freedom of Information Act. […]
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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 each year. The good news is that a substantial amount of these claims ultimately get reversed on appeal, allowing for the claimant to receive the […]
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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 having an experienced SSDI benefits attorney by your side can help improve your chances of prevailing on your claim. An overview of the steps before, […]
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 Proud, The Marines.” Perceived weaknesses are simply not welcomed as we perhaps believe those weaknesses to be contrary to our perception of an effective military. […]
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What Constitutes a Disability to Qualify for Social Security Benefits?
/in Social Security Benefits/by Sanger Law OfficeTo 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 refers to work that generates a certain monetary amount on a monthly basis. In 2012, the amount was set at $1,010 for non–blind SSDI applicants […]
Medical Conditions that Qualify for Social Security Disability Benefits
/in Social Security Benefits/by Sanger Law OfficeIn 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 Security Administration in a manual known as the “blue book”, which includes both physical and mental impairments. These qualifying conditions are as follows: Musculoskeletal conditions, […]
Veterans for Common Sense Says VA Claims For Reservists Are Denied More Often
/in VA Benefits/by SangerVeterans for Common Sense found that members who were deployed to Iraq and/or Afghanistan were having more difficulty getting benefits approved by the Veterans Affairs Department as compared to other veterans seeking disability compensation claims. This new data cites information and data obtained by the Veterans for Common Sense through the Freedom of Information Act. […]
An Overview of the SSDI Benefits Decision Process
/in Social Security Benefits/by Sanger Law OfficeNowadays, 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 each year. The good news is that a substantial amount of these claims ultimately get reversed on appeal, allowing for the claimant to receive the […]
Social Security Benefit Denial Hearings
/in Social Security Benefits/by Sanger Law OfficeThe 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 having an experienced SSDI benefits attorney by your side can help improve your chances of prevailing on your claim. An overview of the steps before, […]
Return of Afghanistan and Iraq Veterans Reveals the Psychological Toll of War
/in Firm News/by Sanger Law OfficeThe 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 Proud, The Marines.” Perceived weaknesses are simply not welcomed as we perhaps believe those weaknesses to be contrary to our perception of an effective military. […]