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A proposal to change Social Securities rules directly aimed at immigrants to block people with Language barriers from receiving benefits.

Social Security Fraud investigators use questionable tactics in investigating fraud.

A Residual Functional Capacity Report (RFC) from your medical or mental health provider, is key evidence in a Social Security Hearing.   The Burden of Proof is on the claimant to show that he or she cannot function on a full time basis, 8 hours per day, 5 days per week without experiencing disabi...

“10,000 people died in the past year while stuck in a backlog of judges' disability cases.” Between 1996 and 2015, the number of working-age adults receiving federal disability payments increased significantly across the country, now more than ever it is all but a necessity that you get help gett...

The vast majority of people who apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) will be denied at the first stage, and will continue on through the appeals and hearing process. Unfortunately, these systems are always backed up, leaving you with months or years of waiting, and when you are h...

When you have a medical condition that stops you from performing a full-time job, whether mental or physical in nature, you are supposed to claim benefits of disability from the social security administration to compensate you. By understanding the right procedures, requirements, and appeals that...

Like many governmental applications, going through the Social Security disability process is never easy. Months, or even years of paperwork, phone calls, and examinations can be incredibly tiring and frustrating, especially when you are dealing with a debilitating health condition. Many peopl...

In many cases, a newly awarded claim for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) may be eligible for back payments, which are considered to be “past due” disability benefits. This can be a huge financial and emotional relief for many people, especially after the long claims process they'v...

In the United States, physically challenged people possess certain rights and are protected by a number of laws. There is also a vast network of nonprofit advocacy groups which ensures that these rights are not violated. One of the most popular pieces of legislation regarding the physically chall...

We all know that one person's disability can have a tremendous impact on their loved ones. It is never just one person who is affected by a serious medical condition or the inability to work. Because of these situations, the Social Security Administration has allowed for certain family benefi...

Nearly 14 million people in America receive some kind of disability benefits through governmental programs like Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) each year. Being awarded approval for such benefits can be a long and stressful process, but what hap...

The Social Security Administration is a federal agency that governs both SSI and SSDI. It is very common to have heard of these acronyms, but to not understand the differences between the two programs. This article aims to look closer at the two kinds of benefits and explain the basic differences...