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SSD vs. SSI

November 1, 2014

Social Security Disability

While Social Security Disability (SSD) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) are both…

Trends in Social Security Disability Affecting Applications and Awards

October 4, 2014

Social Security Disability

The US government pays approximately $140 billion in Social Security Disability (SSD)…

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Charitable Contributions in 2012 and 2013

January 11, 2014

Community

Disability Attorneys of Michigan is proud to announce that 2012 marked…

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DOMA and Social Security Benefits for the Disabled

October 24, 2013

DOMA

On June 26, 2013, the Supreme Court issued its controversial…

How Substance Abuse Could Affect a Claim

September 3, 2013

Social Security Disability

The Social Security Administration (SSA) can deny a claim for disability…

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Keeping Your Disability Benefits

August 21, 2013

Social Security Disability

Once an individual is approved for disability benefits, there are a…

Medical Records and Supportive Evidence

July 28, 2013

Disability Determination Services

Medical records are crucial in a disability determination. At the…

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Spotlight on Expanding Social Security

June 22, 2013

Social Security Disability

Since 2010, Social Security’s total expenditures have exceeded non-interest income…

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SSD vs. SSI

Trends in Social Security Disability Affecting Applications and Awards

Charitable Contributions in 2012 and 2013

DOMA and Social Security Benefits for the Disabled

How Substance Abuse Could Affect a Claim

Keeping Your Disability Benefits

Medical Records and Supportive Evidence

Spotlight on Expanding Social Security

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