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Does Worker’s Compensation affect disability benefits under the Social Security Administration?

November 15, 2014 by Disability Specialists

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If you are unable to work as the result of an accident on the job or a work-related condition, can you collect both Social Security disability benefits AND Workman’s Compensation? The short answer is yes. However, if you are awarded benefits under both programs, then the Social Security Administration (SSA)…

Adult-Onset Huntington’s Disease

November 15, 2014 by Disability Specialists

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Definition Huntington's disease (HD) is an inherited, neurodegenerative genetic disorder that causes the progressivebreakdown of nerve cells in the brain. It affects muscle coordination and leads to cognitive decline and behavioral changes. Symptoms typically manifest themselves in mid-adult life. The disease was formerly known as, “Huntington’s Chorea” because symptoms commonly include abnormal,…

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)

November 13, 2014 by Disability Specialists

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A. Definition Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), often referred to as “Lou Gehrig’s Disease,” is a progressive, invariably fatal, neurodegenerative disease that attacks the nerve cells in your brain and spinal cord. Amyotrophic comes from the Greek language and means “no muscle nourishment.” When a muscle has no nourishment, it wastes…

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

November 10, 2014 by Disability Specialists

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A. Definition Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), also called hyperkinetic disorder, is a psychiatric disorder and chronic condition defined by developmentally inappropriate degrees of inattention, impulsiveness, and hyperactivity. B. General information ADHD affects millions of children and often persists into adulthood. Despite being the most commonly studied and diagnosed psychiatric…

Age, Education, and Training

November 10, 2014 by Disability Specialists

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Your age, education, and past work experience are important factors in the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) determination of whether you can adjust to other work, or whether you can be found disabled. Here we will explain why SSA looks at your age and education, in addition to your impairment(s), and…

Your Claim is Approved

November 7, 2014January 25, 2018 by Disability Specialists

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You have waited months, maybe even years, and now your Social Security Administration disability claim has been approved. What now? The Social Security Administration (SSA) notifies, by mail, all individuals who have applied for disability benefits. If your claim has been approved, you will receive an award letter. If your…

Evaluating Childhood Disorders for Disability under SSA

November 6, 2014November 7, 2014 by Disability Specialists

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Your child under the age of 18 will be considered disabled if he or she has a severe physical disorder, mental disorder, or both that cause marked functional limitations and will last for 12 months or longer, or is expected to result in death. If found disabled, your child will receive benefits…

Hearing by an Administrative Law Judge

October 31, 2014 by Disability Specialists

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If you have been denied Social Security Administration disability benefits at the Reconsideration level of your claim, then you can file an appeal for a hearing in front of an administrative law judge (ALJ). The hearing is the first time during the course of your claim that you have the…

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