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HELPFUL SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY ARTICLES
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FREQUENTLY ASKED SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY QUESTIONS
Q. What is the difference between SS and SSI?
Both Social Security Disability (SSD) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits share the same eligibility criteria for disability: the inability…
Q. What if My Disability is Caused by Drugs and/or Alcohol?
A. Congress has enacted legislation that imposes significant restrictions on the eligibility for Social Security benefits if substance abuse issues…
Q. How Do I Qualify for Social Security Disability Benefits?
A. You become eligible for Social Security disability benefits IF you experience mental and/or physical problems of such severity that…
Q. How Do Lawyers Get Paid for Handling Social Security Disability Cases?
A. Most attorneys charge a contingent fee which is the lesser of $7,200 or 25% percent of your back benefits.…
Q. How Long Do I Have to Wait to File for Social Security Disability Benefits?
A. There is no waiting period at all. You can file for Social Security Disability benefits the day you become…
Q. Can I Draw Workers’ Compensation Weekly Checks and Social Security Checks at the Same Time?
A. Yes, it is possible to receive both Social Security and Workers’ Compensation benefits, but your Social Security check will…
Q. What Happens in a Social Security Disability Hearing?
A. Social Security Disability hearings are informal. The decisions are made by an Administrative Law Judge who generally lives in…
Q. If I Win My Social Security Disability Case, How Much “Back Pay” Will I Receive?
A. The exact amount of “back pay” you receive is determined by the Social Security program you are eligible for.…
Q. Can I Work for any Period of Time and Still Receive Social Security Disability Benefits?
A. Generally, No. You are required to report any earnings or substantial gainful activity to the Social Security Administration as…
Q. What Type of Disability is Required Before I Qualify?
A. To be eligible for Social Security (SS) benefits, you must have mental and/or physical impairments of such severity that…