In past articles, we have discussed that the clearest path to determining eligibility for disability benefits through Social Security Administration (SSA) is to meet SSA’s Blue Book listing for your condition. If you have been diagnosed with kidney disease, you can find the Blue Book listing under Genitourinary Disorders. To…
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In 2018, Social Security Administration (SSA) removed the Blue Book listing for drug addiction and substance abuse. Many people incorrectly believe that drug addiction is only caused by use of illegal substances, but many legal drugs are abused every day, such as alcohol, prescription drugs, nicotine, and caffeine. The most…
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If you are receiving disability benefits through Social Security, what happens when you turn 62 depends primarily on which kind of disability benefits you receive. Here, we will explore what happens under the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) programs. Under ordinary circumstances, you are eligible…
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Many people assume that you cannot work if you are receiving Social Security Disability. While that is generally true in most cases, there are some exceptions. If you meet the Social Security Administration’s specific criteria for working while on Social Security Disability, you may still be able to remain employed…
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When the COVID crisis was in full-swing in the United States, Social Security Administration (SSA) suspended many of its non-essential functions for a time. One of those involved Continuing Disability Reviews (CDR). CDRs are required to be performed on a set schedule, however, so the suspension has already started to…
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