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Category Archives: Social Security (SSDI & SSI)

Social Security Disability Duration Requirement Strictly Interpreted for Pennsylvania Claimants

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Meeting the duration requirement under the Social Security Disability Act requires that claimants seeking disability benefits prove their severe medical impairment has lasted, or will last, 12 months or longer. Those conditions that are fatal would also meet the duration requirement. This “duration” provision is interpreted strictly by the Social Security Administration, and for… Read More »

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Social Security Law and the Need for Pennsylvania Residents to Follow Prescribed Treatment

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Substance abuse can affect a claim for Social Security benefits, making it difficult for disabled individuals in Pennsylvania to secure the benefits to which they might be entitled by law. In some circumstances, those suffering from a disability may be abusing prescription medications or alcohol. Pennsylvania Social Security Disability attorneys can help strengthen claims… Read More »

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Establish Your Entitlement to Social Security Disability Benefits for Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Colitis, and Crohn’s Disease

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When suffering from a medical condition that renders you disabled and unable to work, you may be eligible for Social Security Disability benefits or monthly Supplemental Security Income benefits. Individuals with the conditions of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Colitis, and Crohn’s Disease may be entitled to Social Security Disability benefits. Ensuring that a case… Read More »

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Evaluating Symptoms in Disability Claims for Individuals in Pennsylvania

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Receiving treatment for symptoms that have rendered you unable to work is critical to a successful Social Security claim. When evaluating a potential disability, the first step is to examine whether there is a medically determinable impairment that can be expected to cause the symptoms at issue. The Social Security Administration has set forth… Read More »

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Questions a Judge May Ask a Disabled Pennsylvania Resident Applying for Social Security Benefits

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Administrative Law Judges conduct Social Security hearings in order to determine whether applicants are eligible for Social Security Disability (SSD) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Often, claimants are denied benefits once, or potentially two times. While the hearings are informal, they can include various professionals, including an attorney, a vocational expert, a medical expert,… Read More »

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Do Pennsylvania Social Security Disability Beneficiaries Need a Representative Payee?

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Social Security Disability benefits or monthly Supplemental Security Income benefits are provided by the Social Security Administration to help individuals who cannot work due to an illness, injury, or mental condition. While the program provided by the Social Security Administration provides monthly benefit payments, helping the financial situation faced by disabled individuals, there may… Read More »

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Social Security Must Consider Multiple Impairments When Determining Pennsylvania Residents’ Eligibility for Benefits

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Individuals suffering from medical conditions that prevent them from working are encouraged to apply for Social Security, since the law requires the Administration to consider the combined effects of these conditions when determining eligibility. Federal law mandates that Social Security take into consideration the combined effects of impairments when they make a decision about… Read More »

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Can Pennsylvania Residents Suffering from Heart Conditions Secure Social Security Disability Benefits?

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Social Security Disability benefits exist for individuals with severe heart conditions that prevent them from working. Congestive heart failure, recurrent arrhythmias, and coronary artery diseases are examples of some conditions that may qualify an individual for benefits, under the “Blue Book” Listings of Impairments. The Blue Book is officially called “Disability Evaluation Under Social… Read More »

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What is a Technical Denial of a Pennsylvania Resident’s Social Security Disability Claim?

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Pennsylvania residents applying for Federal assistance regarding their disability may find themselves facing a technical denial by the Social Security Administration (SSA). When an individual fails to meet the financial requirements of Social Security Disability Insurance or Supplemental Security Income, then the SSA may deny their application for benefits. In the event of a… Read More »

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Social Security Family Benefits Help Ease Financial Strain on Pennsylvania Disabled Workers

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Family members of a disabled worker who is eligible for Social Security disability benefits may themselves be eligible for family benefits. These benefits are paid to certain family members who demonstrate a financial dependence on a disabled worker. Family benefits apply to disabled workers collecting Social Security disability insurance (SSDI) but not Supplemental Security… Read More »

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