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What Conditions Are Considered a Disability?

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The Social Security Administration (SSA) considers a condition that keeps you from working for at least 12 months to be a disability. If you cannot work and earn the substantial gainful activity (SGA) amount, and if you cannot do the work that you previously did, you may qualify for disability benefits. Here is a closer look at what is a disability and how you can qualify for monthly disability benefits from the SSA.

What Do I Need If I Apply For SSDI Online?

Submitted by Eric on

If you apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) online through www.ssa.gov, there are some documents and evidence that you will need to help you with the claims process.

Hard medical evidence and supporting documentation are essential to the success of your disability claim and getting access to the disability benefits that you need to cover basic expenses.

SSA Adds 12 New Compassionate Allowances

Submitted by rsg on

Twelve new conditions were added to the compassionate allowances program on August 15, 2022. The compassionate allowances program now has 266 conditions that qualify for expedited claims approval with the proper medical evidence and supporting documentation. If you have a condition on the CAL, you can access disability benefits much more quickly.

What Conditions Were Added to The Compassionate Allowances List?

There were 12 conditions added to the compassionate allowances list (CAL). Here are the added conditions:

How Long Does Social Security Disability Benefits Last?

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If you are applying for disability benefits, you may be wondering how long they will last once you are approved. For many people, Social Security disability will last until they get to retirement age, where they will then switch to retirement. Your SSD benefits can also stop if you no longer meet the requirements for disability benefits.

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