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Epilepsy and Seizures and Social Security Law
If you suffer from Epilepsy or any Seizure Disorder, you may be entitled to Social Security Disability benefits. In order to be granted Social Security Disability or SSI benefits, the epilepsy must be affecting the claimant to the point that he or sh…
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Narcolepsy Sleep Disorder and Social Security Disability
Our office today received a favorable opinion for a client from the Social Security Administration. The client suffered from narcolepsy, obstructive sleep apena and restless leg syndrome. Having the client obtain records from his doctors and the slee…
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Social Security Disability Calculators
You can use this calculator from the Social Security Administration to give you a general idea of what you may receive if you are successful in collecting SSD benefits. http://www.ssa.gov/OACT/quickcalc/index.html This calculator is a little more tim…
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How Long Does it Take to Have a Social Security Disability Appeal Heard?
In Michigan it can take over two years to have your Social Security Disability appeal heard. SSDC’s easy-to-use Hearing Times by State finder will quickly tell you how many days on average you will have to wait to get a disability benefits hearing…
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Tips for Applying for Social Security Benefits
1. When applying for SSD or SSI benefits, list ALL of your medical conditions, not just the one that effects you the most. The Social Security Administration will look at all of your conditions together and how they affect you. A medical condition yo…
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Social Security Disability and Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia is now a recognized medically determinable impairment by the Social Security Administration. For this reason, the Fibromyaldia claimant who has been denied should not give up on their case. Fibromyalgia is a pain disorder that has gained…
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Applying for Social Security Disability
Applying for Social Security Disability benefits requires extensive information about you, your injury or illness, your medical records, and your work history. The more accurate and specific you can be in your application, the greater the chance your…
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Social Security Disability and Age
If you are applying for Social Security Disability benefits, you are over 50 and can no longer work, then SSA must take your age into consideration. If you are over 50 years old and are limited to unskilled sedentary work, Social Security will presum…
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Social Security Disability and The Evaluation Process
In determining whether or not you may be entitled to Social Security Disability, the SSA uses a 5-step sequential evaluation process. 1. The first step is whether you are working? Step 1 determines if an person is “working”, according to the Soci…
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A Child Can Also Get Benefits if a Parent is Receiving SSD Benefits
A child or children whose parent is disabled can sometimes receive disability benefits. These benefits are called “auxiliary benefits” by Social Security. Several requirements must be met: a. The disabled parent must be receiving Title 2 Social S…
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