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The impact of carpal tunnel syndrome on one’s life
It might not always be easy to tell how a health condition might affect one’s life before the unthinkable occurs. Carpal tunnel syndrome is…
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Eligibility for Supplemental Security Income
There are various types of health conditions that could affect one’s ability to make a living and facing financial challenges under similar scenarios can…
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Preparing for a hearing after a denial for SSDI benefits
Receiving a notice of denial after applying for Social Security Disability Insurance can be a stressful and harrowing experience. However, individuals in New Jersey…
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How a traumatic brain injury might affect one’s life
Some types of injuries could affect various aspects of one’s life and make it challenging to carry out everyday tasks. Individuals who suffer traumatic…
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Seeking guidance on one’s options after a spinal cord injury
The spinal cord helps control various bodily functions, and damage to this area could leave a person facing a multitude of challenges in life.…
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Is it possible to receive both SSI and SSDI benefits?
Individuals in New Jersey and elsewhere who are unable to maintain gainful employment due to health concerns may have questions about all their available…
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Possible limitations with mental health conditions
Living with a mental health condition may rarely be easy, and similar health concerns could affect a person’s life in various ways. Individuals in…
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Knowing why a claim for SSDI benefits might result in denial
There may be few things in life as stressful and difficult to accept as suffering a medical condition that disrupts one’s ability to maintain…
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Knowing what to expect from a consultative exam
Individuals who have medical conditions that affect their ability to maintain employment may face a variety of hurdles while attempting to safeguard their financial…
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Documents to provide when seeking SSDI benefits
There may be a multitude of individuals in New Jersey and elsewhere who have medical conditions that may disrupt their ability maintaining gainful employment.…
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The role work credits might play in SSDI eligibility
Encountering a circumstance in life that renders one incapable of maintaining gainful employment can be a stressful and daunting process. While there may be…
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Why your disability onset date matters
Social Security Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income payments are not applied retroactively. Despite this, having a firm understanding of one’s disability onset date…
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SSDI benefits possible for married couples
Social Security Disability Insurance benefits are often a financial lifeline for those who cannot work. As such, recipients are often hesitant to take any…
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Providing documentation for an SSDI appeal
Being unable to work due to a disability, injury or illness can be one of the most stressful experiences in life. Social Security Disability…
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Can I do a trial work period without losing SSDI benefits?
Those who are unable to work due to medical conditions or disabilities often turn to benefits through Social Security Disability Insurance. However, there are…
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Can I save money while receiving SSDI benefits?
Many adults in New Jersey share the similar goal of building up some personal savings. Unfortunately, some people face greater hurdles on the way…
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The process of applying for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits can be long and draining. This is one of the many reasons why it…
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Can I get SSDI benefits for depression?
Benefits through the Social Security Disability Insurance Program — SSDI — can be life-altering if you are unable to work because of a disability.…
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Expect to see a boost in SSDI benefits
The millions of individuals in New Jersey and across the rest of America who receive Social Security Disability Insurance benefits should expect to see…
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Utilizing SSDI benefits for multiple sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis is a complicated disease that affects everyone differently. Many people with this disease continue to live independent, fulfilling lives for years following…
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Can I get SSDI benefits for bipolar disorder?
Living with bipolar disorder can be both emotionally and physically exhausting. Not everyone with this disorder has the same experience though, as there are…
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SSDI benefits for physical disabilities
A common misconception about Social Security Disability Insurance is that one has to first exhaust all of his or her financial resources before qualifying. However, men…
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Who qualifies for SSDI benefits?
Not everyone who wants to work is physically or mentally capable of doing so. For those in New Jersey who are unable to work,…
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Is the disability onset date important for SSDI?
It can be difficult to pinpoint the exact date on which someone was no longer able to work because of a disability. However, the…
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Social Security Disability benefits are a vital component of both the U.S. and New Jersey economies. Those New Jersey residents who have worked long…
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Watch out for substantial gainful activity when applying for SSDI
It is possible to hold down steady employment in New Jersey while also receiving disability benefits. However, the Social Security Administration puts a cap…
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You have worked your way through the red tape and qualified for Social Security Disability benefits and have been receiving monthly payments regularly. This…
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Minimizing denials for Social Security benefits
Whether someone in New Jersey is born with a disability or becomes disabled because of an accident, being unable to work can create a significant financial…
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VA benefits do not affect SSDI
Serving in the military is physically intensive, and many service members in New Jersey have developed serious injuries as a result of their service.…
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Ensure SSDI claims include the required documents to avoid delays
The navigation of Social Security Disability Insurance claims is never easy. However, it is less daunting if all the required documentation accompanies the claim. New Jersey…
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Are you ready for the process to get SSDI benefits?
Whether you are suffering from a physical disability, mental disorder or severe injury, securing Social Security Disability Insurance benefits can be life–altering. However, the process to…
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Being approved for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits can be a life–altering experience for some people in New Jersey. However, there are often questions about what…
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Securing SSDI benefits for mental illness
Living with a mental illness can be extremely challenging. Mental illness even prevents some men and women in New Jersey from maintaining gainful employment,…
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When workers in New Jersey suffer a long-term disability, they usually apply for Social Security Disability Insurance or SSDI. SSDI is a program set…
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Can I get Medicaid if I already receive SSDI?
Health care expenses are often a burden regardless of one’s income. However, for those living on fixed incomes, going to the doctor can be…
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Filing an appeal for denied SSDI benefits
The process of applying for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits in New Jersey can be time-consuming and emotionally draining, but the results are often…
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Can I get disability benefits for my child?
Under the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program, you may apply for benefits for a minor child who suffers from a severe physical or mental…
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3 common myths about psychological disabilities
A significant number of Americans struggle with severe psychological disorders. Consequences of the disorders can make it impossible for these individuals to create social…
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Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disorder in which the body’s nervous system attacks the central nervous system, resulting in a broad range of symptoms,…
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What to do after your initial SSD claim is denied
If a disability is keeping you out of work, the denial of your Social Security Disability (SSD) claim can be a major letdown. The…
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Common mistakes in the SSD application process
The Social Security Administration (SSA) denies most initial disability claims, many times because their vetting process does not deem the applicant disabled and deserving…
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A spinal cord injury can have lasting effects that make it extremely difficult to work. Many who suffer injuries to the neck and back…
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Does social anxiety disorder qualify for Social Security Disability?
It is not uncommon for those suffering from mental or emotional disabilities to avoid seeking assistance through government programs. Whether they do not understand…
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A diagnosis of diabetes alone is not enough to qualify you for SSD benefits. However, many people with diabetes suffer from severe and related…
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Bipolar disorder is severely disabling for some who suffer from it, but is it severe enough to qualify for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits?…
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Every year, more than 2 million Americans apply for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits. Of all first-time applicants, more than 700,000 are deemed technically…
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What to expect at a disability hearing
If your Social Security Disability (SSD) initial claim and request for reconsideration were denied, you may have the opportunity to appeal that decision at…
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How is an onset date determined for mental or emotional disabilities?
Many people seek to obtain Social Security Disability benefits due to a serious physical condition that prevents them from maintaining gainful employment. Additionally, struggling…
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New law eliminates waiting period to begin collecting SSD benefits for ALS
People in North Jersey who have not applied for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits before may not know that there is a five-month waiting…
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The monthly Social Security disability benefit you can expect
You pride yourself in loving and supporting your family. But ongoing medical ailments prevent you from maintaining the last part of this family equation.…
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Can you receive disability benefits for PTSD?
After a traumatic event, the repercussions can take a toll on your personal life and your career. If this event has a long-term impact…
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Can I get SSDI for a workplace injury?
An injury at work may send you immediately applying for workers’ compensation benefits. This is the correct first move, but what can you do…
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What parents should know about childhood disability benefits
When young children have disabilities, they may qualify for Social Security Disability benefits. Parents need to understand what makes their children eligible and what…
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Social Security Disability versus Temporary Disability
From physical injuries such as broken bones to brain trauma and mental disabilities, there are many reasons why people lose the ability to work.…
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Will I lose my benefits for trying to work?
When disabilities make it difficult or impossible for you to work, Social Security Disability Insurance becomes your lifeline. If some time has passed since…
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How do I successfully get SSDI for my anxiety?
SSDI protects Americans from going without due to disabilities. Many people fixate on physical disabilities, but SSDI does indeed cover mental disabilities and disorders.…
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Does your depression qualify for SSD?
There is a broad range of conditions that qualify for social security disability (SSD), and not all of these conditions are physical. According to…
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Does your heart condition qualify for SSD?
Knowing what conditions do and do not meet the strict requirements of the Social Security Administration is not always easy. The SSA has very…
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What differs long and short term disability benefits?
New Jersey residents may need to look into disability insurance. For example, you may end up injured on the job. You could need the…
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Can I get SSDI benefits for lupus?
Individuals with lupus may experience flareups that severely inhibit their ability to perform work and daily activities. You are not alone if you find…
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What are the four tiers of SSDI appeals?
If you have become disabled and in need of financial assistance because you can no longer work to support yourself, you may well have…
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Will you get paid benefits while filing an appeal?
Social Security Disability benefits may provide you with necessary support if your injury or illness has rendered you debilitated to the point you cannot…
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Understanding the reason for reviewing a disability
Recipients of Social Security Disability benefits in New Jersey may eventually get to a point where they are able to fully resume working and…
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How can I appeal my denied SSDI claim?
Filing for Social Security Disability Insurance can be a lengthy and frustrating process. This situation may become even more frustrating if you receive a…
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If you are one of the many people who cannot work due to a disability or a blindness, you may qualify to receive financial…
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Can I receive SSDI benefits for a burn injury?
A serious injury or accident can have a profound impact on your life. This is especially true when it comes to burn injuries. Severe…
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Required information for the SSA to diagnose your mental disorder
Being able to function when you deal with a mental disorder may present challenges that appear impossible to overcome. When these personal hurdles begin…
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SSDI benefits and construction workers
The construction industry is very dangerous and workers in various trades face many risks on a daily basis. Unfortunately, construction accidents are common, whether…
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Extreme pain and your SSDI claim
If you are struggling with a physical disability and cannot work, our law firm realizes that there are many different hardships you are likely…
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The emotional toll of a denied SSDI claim
For those who no longer have the ability to work due to a physical or mental disability, Social Security Disability Insurance benefits are a…
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Determinations regarding disability claims
If you or a member of your family has experienced an injury or been diagnosed with a medical condition that prevents you or them…
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What should I do after a disability denial?
It’s a tough situation for anyone who has been injured or diagnosed with a severe medical condition and cannot continue working. Unfortunately, initial disability…
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Does Social Security help with depression?
In the United States, anxiety disorders and depression are the most common mental health issues. It’s no question that they affect a huge number…
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Tests assessing for intellectual function when seeking disability
Families who have a loved one with an intellectual disorder such as mental retardation will understand the difficulties that inevitably arise. For residents of…
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Social Security disability and expedited reinstatement
New Jersey residents who are approved for Social Security disability benefits will often be concerned over what happens if the benefits stop after they…
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What is the Social Security disability re-entitlement period?
There are many aspects of the process for which New Jersey residents get Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits for injury or illness that might…
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Am I suffering from panic attacks and can I get SSD benefits?
Some illnesses are not visible to the naked eye and are complicated even for medical professionals to accurately diagnose. That, however, does not reduce…
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Did you suffer third degree burns or worse in an accident?
When you woke up on the morning it happened, you could never have known that you would end the day in the hospital suffering…
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How obsessive compulsive disorder sufferers can get benefits
There are many issues for which a New Jersey resident can be approved for Social Security disability for mental conditions. Many are difficult to…
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When will the Appeals Council review after a denied claim?
When a New Jersey resident applies for Social Security disability benefits for injury, illness or a condition and the application is denied, there are…
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How can I recognize if I have bipolar disorder?
There was once a stigma attached to people who had mental illness, but luckily, that is largely no longer the case. People who are…
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Does Sjogren’s syndrome qualify for disability?
You may have noticed changes in your body when you were about 40 but thought it was just part of growing older. Your mouth…
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Social Security Disability and disorganization of motor function
When New Jersey residents are suffering from a neurological disorder, it can be exceedingly problematic for them to work and function normally. This makes…
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Do multiple impairments impact Social Security disability?
Many New Jersey residents who are ill, injured or suffer from a condition that prevents them from working will want to get Social Security…
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Social Security disability evidentiary requirements: key points
For New Jersey residents who are suffering from an illness, condition or disability and believe its severity warrants Social Security disability benefits, there are…
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How are skin disorders assessed when I seek disability benefits?
New Jersey residents who suffer from skin disorders face an inordinate number of challenges. Their health and ability to work can be negatively impacted…
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What are the requirements for SSD due to intellectual disorder?
Having mental and developmental issues is not uncommon in New Jersey. For those who are suffering from mental limitations, it can be impossible to…
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Necessary documentation when applying for disability benefits
Applying for disability benefits is not an easy process. Even applicants with serious, debilitating medical conditions often find they are not successful with their…
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What evidence is needed for SSD benefits for cancer?
When New Jersey residents are diagnosed with certain forms of cancer, it can impact them in myriad ways. For many, they are unable to…
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Legal help with SSD benefits for Crohn’s disease
It is unavoidable that New Jersey residents have seen the litany of commercials and other advertisements about dealing with Crohn’s disease. Often, however, people…
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What are the requirements for disability benefits for OCD?
Mental illness is something that few want to talk about or acknowledge, but it afflicts a significant number of people. In New Jersey, when…
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Will workers’ compensation impact my Social Security disability?
When a New Jersey resident is injured and the injuries result in an inability to work, they have the right to seek Social Security…
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Can past employers give evidence for mental illness disability?
New Jersey residents who are seeking Social Security Disability benefits for mental conditions will try to accrue as much useful evidence as they possibly…
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Do you have a valid disability claim because you have arthritis?
New Jersey readers know there are specific types of medical conditions that could prevent them from working. When a person’s physical injury, mental illness…
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Late filing for reconsideration after a denied claim for SSD
When a New Jersey resident has injuries, an illness or condition that prevents them from working and they need Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits,…
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Social Security Disability, SGA and injury severity for benefits
When a New Jersey resident is applying for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits, part of the process is the sequential evaluation. This is when…
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Key points about appealing after a denied claim for SSD benefits
New Jersey residents who are seeking Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits for injury or illness will likely understand that they have the right to…
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Getting help with SSD benefits for Parkinson’s disease
New Jersey residents who are suffering from a debilitating illness or condition and are unable to work will have the right to seek Social…
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Seeking disability benefits for fibromyalgia
Qualifying for Social Security Disability Insurance is not easy. The Social Security Administration carefully guards against fraudulent applications, which means you must undergo a…
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Social Security Disability and criminal issues
New Jersey residents who have been in trouble with the law might think they are suddenly ineligible to get Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits…