Securing disability benefits through the Social Security Administration (SSA) is a big achievement. However, if you’re considering a move outside of the United States, your payments could be affected. Factors like your citizenship status, the types of benefits you qualified for, and your chosen foreign residence can potentially impact your…
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Mental health disorders are known for being generally tricky to prove for Social Security disability benefits. Of these conditions, one of the most difficult to verify for the Social Security Administration (SSA) is borderline personality disorder. Many people who suffer from borderline personality disorder, often called BPD, do not frequently…
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Over 40 million Americans live with disabilities. Thanks to advancements in science and technology and the passage of necessary legislation, these Americans are able to lead independent lives and contribute vitally to society. But the way individuals with disabilities have been treated throughout the United States’ history has not always…
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According to the Lupus Foundation of America, lupus, or systemic lupus erythematosus, is a chronic autoimmune disease. It can damage any part of the body, and approximately 5 million people around the world suffer from it. If you have been diagnosed with lupus and meet additional criteria, you may be…
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As part of the treatment plan for your disability, your doctor may recommend that you undergo surgery to improve your condition. At this juncture, many applicants for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) may wonder if they will be denied benefits if they do not elect…
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As we wind our way through the COVID pandemic, some individuals who were infected and experienced mild cases at the time of diagnosis are finding that their symptoms persist or recur long after the initial infection. This condition is now referred to as long COVID, and those who live with…
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We recently discussed the option to file a request for expedited reinstatement if you tried to return to work, but your disability makes continuing to do so impossible, and fewer than five years have passed since your benefits stopped. If approved, expedited reinstatement allows you to resume benefits faster than…
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If you are receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits, Social Security Administration (SSA) might stop them should you start working again and earn income above the substantial gainful activity (SGA) threshold. Fortunately, you may qualify for reinstatement without having to file a new application…
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If you have been approved for disability benefits through the Social Security Administration (SSA), congratulations! The hardest part is over. If you are considering living outside of the United States, however, moving could have implications for those benefits. Whether or to what extent they will be affected depends on your…
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When a loved one needs help, family members are usually the first people to volunteer their services. A 2020 study conducted by AARP and the National Alliance for Caregiving determined that almost 50 million Americans provide unpaid care for family or friends at an average of 24 hours per week.…
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