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Social Security Disability
December 21, 2023
Unlocking the Mystery: Social Security’s 5-Step Sequential Evaluation for Disability Determination

Social Security disability services provide monthly financial benefits to millions of Americans with severe disabilities. If you are interested in applying for your condition, it is best to first understand some key terms associated with disability benefits. After a person...

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Disability

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Social Security Disability
June 21, 2022
What is a Means Test?

A means test is a process used to determine whether an individual or family is eligible for certain types of government assistance. The test is based on the household's income and assets, and is used to determine whether the household...

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Disability

Disability Benefits
February 3, 2020
How Long Does It Take to Get Disability Checks After Approval?

In an ideal world, those too ill to work would receive their first month of benefits and back pay immediately after being approved for Social Security Disability Insurance. Sadly, about 53% of applications are denied, and approved claimants often wait...

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Disability Benefits
December 12, 2018
Understanding Permanent Partial Disability Benefits

If you are injured on the job, you may be entitled to a broad spectrum of benefits which may include: Medical Treatment Temporary Total Disability/Temporary Partial Disability (TTD/TPD) A Permanent Partial Disability Award Permanent Total Disability Vocational Rehabilitation Dependent's payments...

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