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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

Disability Benefits

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

Social Security Disability
October 28, 2021
Newly Proposed Legislation to Increase Social Security Benefit Amounts

Newly Proposed Legislation to Increase Social Security Benefit Amounts: Recently Rep. John Larson (D-CT) reintroduced his 2100 Act: A Sacred Trust bill which offers many benefits for those receiving Social Security, or looking to apply in the future. Rep....

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Workers Compensation
April 23, 2020
Things to Know Before Completing Your FCE Test

Here’s What You Can Expect From Your Functional Capacity Evaluation What Is an FCE Test? An FCE test is a functional capacity evaluation taken by the injured employee in a workers’ compensation case. This evaluation is typically ordered by the...

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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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