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What “Unable to Work” Means for Disability Benefits Applicants

May 7, 2024

Disability Benefits, Getting Approved for Disability

Important: We updated this article in January 2023 to ensure all information is current. Some …

What “Unable to Work” Means for Disability Benefits Applicants

Special Rules for Getting Disability Benefits Over 50

May 7, 2024

Disability Benefits, First-Time Applicants, Getting Approved for Disability

Important: We updated this article in January 2023 to ensure all information below is both …

Special Rules for Getting Disability Benefits Over 50

Why Did My SSI Payments Stop On My 18th Birthday?

May 7, 2024

Disability Benefits

Many people don’t realize that the Social Security Administration (SSA) has programs to assist disabled …

Why Did My SSI Payments Stop On My 18th Birthday?

How to Calculate Your Maximum Social Security Disability Payment

May 7, 2024

Disability Benefits

Important: We updated this article in December 2022 with the most current SSA policy data …

How to Calculate Your Maximum Social Security Disability Payment

What SSD Claimants Must Know About Social Security Work Credits

May 7, 2024

Disability Benefits

Important: We updated this article in December 2022 with current SSA policy information. Social Security …

What SSD Claimants Must Know About Social Security Work Credits

Understanding What Got Your Disability Claim Denied

March 20, 2025

Appeals, Disability Benefits, First-Time Applicants

Why Was My Disability Claim Denied? Important: We updated this article in December 2022 with …

Understanding What Got Your Disability Claim Denied

Infographic: Map of Disability Beneficiaries In All 50 States

March 20, 2025

Disability Benefits

Important: We updated this article in December 2022 with the most current statistical and policy …

Infographic: Map of Disability Beneficiaries In All 50 States

SSI Eligibility Facts: How to Get Supplemental Security Income

May 7, 2024

Disability Benefits

Important: We updated this article in December 2022 with the most accurate and current policy …

SSI Eligibility Facts: How to Get Supplemental Security Income

Almost 9% Pay Raise in 2023 for Social Security, Vets

March 20, 2025

Disability Benefits

Starting January 1, 2023, nearly 79 million people (about 24% of the U.S. population) will …

Almost 9% Pay Raise in 2023 for Social Security, Vets

Do Men with Prostate Cancer Qualify for Social Security Disability?

May 7, 2024

Conditions, Disability Benefits

The Social Security Administration (SSA) now lists prostate cancer on their compassionate allowances (CAL) condition …

Do Men with Prostate Cancer Qualify for Social Security Disability?
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  • Disability Benefits
    • Social Security Attorney or Disability Advocate
    • SSDI vs. SSI: Here’s What You Need to Know
    • How to Qualify for Social Security Disability Benefits
    • How Long Does It Take to Get Disability Benefits?
    • What Is Social Security Disability? Understanding SSD Benefits
  • Workers’ Compensation
    • What Are Workers’ Compensation Benefits & Do You Qualify?
    • Injuries Covered by Workers’ Compensation
    • How to Qualify for Workers’ Compensation Benefits
    • How to Choose the Right Workers’ Comp Doctor to Treat You
    • How to Calculate Workers’ Compensation Benefits
  • Veterans Benefits
    • Veterans Disability Claims Backlog: What Vets Must Know
    • Veterans Benefits Eligibility for Military Service Members
    • Veterans Benefits
    • How to Apply for Veterans Benefits from the VA
  • Blog