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  • The SSA’s “Blue Book” of Medical Conditions for SSDI

    The "Blue Book" explains in great detail the medical conditions and criteria that the SSA uses to help determine if a person is eligible for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits.

  • What is Substantial Gainful Activity for SSDI Purposes?

    It's important to remember that while all Substantial Gainful Activity is work, not all work is considered Substantial Gainful Activity, and it takes more than just money into account. We explain it all in detail here.

  • The Use of Vocational Experts at Disability Hearings

    As part of the five-step disability determination process, the Social Security Administration must determine whether you can perform your past work, or adjust to different work in the national economy, given your physical and/or mental conditions.

  • Can You Perform Your Past Relevant Work?

    Step four of Social Security Administrations’s process for determining disability requires that the claimant prove that they cannot perform their “past relevant work,” and there are some important factors to understand about how the SSA makes this determination.

  • What Is a Severe Impairment?

    The heart of the matter is whether or not the applicant can "sustain" their work. In this article, we break down what that means, and provide three examples of common impairments.

  • How does Social Security Determine a Listed Impairment?

    The third step in the SSA's five-step evaluation process asks whether your condition(s) meet or equal a “Listing Impairment.”

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The SSDI Appeals Council Process

After a Social Security Disability hearing, one of the most difficult aspects is waiting for the hearing decision to arrive in the mail. And then, what happens if you do not receive a Fully Favorable hearing decision?

Depression and Social Security Disability

Millions of Americans suffer from the effects of chronic depression. When these symptoms result in significant limitations in the ability to perform daily and work activities, the Social Security Administration may find that you qualify for disability benefits.

Does Diabetes Qualify for Monthly SSDI Disability Benefits?

In the United States, roughly 1 out of every 10 individuals is living with Diabetes. While the Social Security Administration does list Diabetes as an impairment, the mere diagnosis of diabetes is not enough to qualify - there's more to qualifying than just having the diagnosis.

Early Retirement and Disability Benefits

The process of being awarded SSDI benefits can take quite some time, and it is often an attractive option to take so-called “early retirement” from Social Security at age 62. 

Veterans and SSDI Benefits

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has enacted regulations that are designed to help military veterans who have applied for benefits.

What is The Difference Between SSDI & SSI?

It's easy to get Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) confused. We'll break down the key differences, clearly and simply, in this article.

If you can’t work because of a chronic disease or long term injury, you may qualify for SSDI or SSI benefits!

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