December 2019

How Long Must You Wait Before Applying for Disability Benefits?

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People may think that before applying for disability benefits, you need to be disabled for a specific period of time and wait to apply. But that’s’ not the truth. Let’s take a closer look at when you can apply for benefits, and why waiting to apply can actually be harmful. When Can You Apply? There…

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What Does a Partially Favorable Decision Mean?

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When there are certain questions or disagreements surrounding when your disability began, or how long it is expected to last, you may find yourself receiving what is known as a partially favorable decision. But what exactly does that mean? There are two different types of partially favorable decisions. The first type is for a closed…

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If My Condition Gets Worse, Will My SSD Benefits Increase?

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In order to be approved for Social Security Disability benefits, your condition, or a variety of conditions, must meet the SSA’s strict definition of disability. If you are approved for SSD benefits, the Social Security Administration considers that you are 100% disabled. But what happens if your condition gets worse? Would your disability benefits change?…

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