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What Neurological Conditions Qualify for Benefits?

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Living with a neurological illness is difficult enough, but the financial load that comes with it can be overwhelming. You may be eligible for Social Security disability benefits if you or a loved one has been diagnosed with a neurological illness that prohibits you from working. However, the Social Security Administration (SSA) must first assess…

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Does Having Cancer Qualify An Applicant For Disability Benefits?

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The treatment and care plan for some cancer patients can be just as debilitating as the disease itself. The condition has a profound impact on one’s life and is physically debilitating, frequently resulting in the incapacity to work. Chemotherapy and radiation treatments have the potential to be debilitating. Medical costs can also be a source…

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The Top 5 Reasons Your Disability Claim May Be Denied

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When applying for disability benefits, it’s important to know the main reasons claims can be denied in order to avoid these mistakes. Here are 5 main reasons why your disability claim may be denied. 1. You have a short-term disability In order to qualify for disability benefits, an applicant must meet the SSA’s definition of…

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What is the 2020 COLA?

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The Social Security Administration recently announced the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) will be 1.6% in 2020.  This increase applies to those receiving disability, retirement and veterans’ benefits. What is a COLA and How is it Determined? The COLA was created in order to increase benefits to account for the rising cost of consumer goods and inflation….

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