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Are you applying for disability benefits? If so, it is wise to consider enlisting the help of a Social Security disability lawyer. 

Although veterans often qualify for disability benefits, this is not always the case. There are various reasons the Social Security Administration (SSA) may deny a veteran’s application for disability benefits. This overview will cover what those reasons may be, what to do if the SSA denies your claim for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, and how hiring a lawyer may improve your chances of receiving an approval.

Do you have a close family member who is struggling financially as a result of having a disability? If so, be aware that various programs exist which may provide the support they need. Noteworthy examples include the following:

Social Security Disability Benefits

Two federal programs offer disability benefits through the Social Security Administration (SSA) for which your family member may be eligible:

The Social Security Administration is considering making changes to the way that benefits are calculated which could help our country’s most vulnerable populations by (1) increasing their benefit amount and (2) removing restrictions that currently could make food insecurity worse for people who are disabled. Right now, people who are receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits have strict limitations that they must abide by in order to receive their full benefits from the Social Security Administration (SSA).

Will Social Security run out? One of the hot-button issues for both Democrats and Republicans as a result of the Midterm Elections is Social Security reform. Both parties want to make changes to the existing structure of Social Security because, as it currently stands, the program will be depleted in less than 20 years. However, both parties have very different ideas of what changes need to be made to keep Social Security viable. 

If you have become paralyzed during your time in active military service, you should be eligible to receive veterans’ benefits. You may also be eligible for disability benefits from the Social Security Administration.

April is Esophageal Cancer Awareness Month. Esophageal cancer makes up approximately 1% of all cancer diagnoses in the United States. However, due to the increase in gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), the rate of esophageal cancer is on the rise.

If you are seeking disability benefits through the United States Social Security Administration (SSA), you will need to complete a function report when filing your claim. Completing this step properly plays a critical role in helping you secure the benefits for which you may be eligible. The following overview explains what a function report is as well as why you may consider hiring a legal expert to assist you with the process.

If you are unable to work due to a disability and are struggling financially as a result, you may seek assistance through the U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) by filing a claim for disability benefits. Disability benefits come in two forms: Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) (sometimes known as SSD or simply “disability”).

March is Kidney Cancer Awareness Month, which gives the public the opportunity to find out if they have any risk factors that could result in Kidney Cancer. Certain people have a higher risk of getting Kidney Cancer than others. Risk factors typically include the following:

• smoking;
• high blood pressure;
• obesity;
• a family history of kidney cancer.

Anyone who believes they have any risk factors should take advantage of the American Kidney Fund’s free kidney health screening held in some cities throughout the country in March.