My Disability Blog
My Disability Blog has information about applying for Social Security disability benefits and has links to stories about problems with the application process.
Author: The author is Tim Moore, who says he is "blind as a bat."
Blawg Related Categories: Disability Law • Health Law • Labor & Employment
Recent Posts from My Disability Blog
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If I Receive SSD Benefits and I Begin To Work And Earn Below The SGA Limit, How Much Does Social Security Deduct From my Benefits?
Here's a question that was recently left in a comment on another post by Adam: "If I Receive SSD Benefits and I Begin To Work And Earn Below The SGA Limit, How Much Does Social…
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What are ableism and disableism?
Ableism is a newly coined word used to express discriminatory behaviors against the disabled. The term cropped up in the early 1980’s, when those with disabilities began showing up more often in social and political…
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Nine things about Rheumatoid Arthritis
1) Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is more common in women than in men. It is thought to affect women two to three times more often than men.2) The smaller joints, such as the ones in your…
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If Social Security Disability sends you to a Consultative Medical Exam, will it be done by your own doctor?
I've heard this question voiced more than once. If Social Security sends you to a Consultative Medical Exam, will it be done by your own doctor? Answer: maybe...but probably not. Why? Part of it is…
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Social Security Disability Video Hearings
I've never cared for the idea of social security disability hearings done by video. If you're not familiar with the concept, it simply means what the phrase implies. You and your disability attorney or non-attorney…
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Will Social Security Disability Pay For X-rays and a MRI to Evaluate My Case?
The Social Security system does not pay for testing unless it is essential to make a Social Security disability or SSI determination. Most disability determinations are made with the evidence provided (by treating physicians and/or…
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How does Social Security Figure out What you should pay Your Disability Attorney?
I recently came across a question I've not seen before. The question was "How does social security figure out how much you should pay your attorney if you get a monthly payment and not a…
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Social Security Disability SSI and Cerebral Palsy
Here's a recently submitted question (Devon, I apologize for not getting to this sooner)."Hey Tim, I applied for ssi a few months ago and have a few q's. Before that, I should start by giving…
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Social Security Disability Benefits for Cancer Stopped, Overpayment assessed
An individual recently submitted the following scenario and questions. He asked that he not be personally identified and for this reason I have omitted his name."I have a relative that was diagnosed with cancer and…
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Do You Get Medicare Or Medicaid From Social Security Disability?
Generally speaking, any individual who is entitled to A) receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or B) receive both Social Security disability and SSI disability (concurrent benefits) will be entitled to Medicaid at the month of…