Common Mistake: Waiting Too Long to Appeal Your SSD Claim

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The Social Security Administration (SSD) denies a majority of claims submitted by applicants. This means there is a good chance the SSA will deny your claim. If the SSA denied your claim, you cannot afford to delay the filing of an appeal.

The SSA typically gives applicants 60 days to file an appeal. If you fail to file an appeal before the SSA-mandated deadline, you have to start over with the application process. Starting over with the application process means you might lose the right to receive the financial assistance you need to pay medical bills and daily living expenses.

Disability Checklist

When applying for disability benefits you need to provide a large amount of information to support your application. Most of the information required you will find on the check list below.

You will be asked to create a social security account or if you already have one you need to login to it. Because you will be asked several identity questions when creating an account, you should have at your fingertips a mobile phone number for receiving and sending text messages, credit card number, W2 and tax forms.

When Should I Apply For Disability Benefits?

If you believe you qualify for disability benefits, you should file your application as soon as your disability keeps you from going to work. This shows that you are suffering financial hardship due to your disability. Delaying a claim alerts the Social Security Administration that you may not be so disabled that you are unable to work, or that you are earning over the threshold for substantial gainful activity.

Non-Medical Disability Criteria

Social Security disability (SSD) benefits are determined by the Social Security Administration (SSA) and may help your financial situation if you have become disabled and are unable to work. Most of the information the SSA reviews to determine if you are eligible for SSD benefits is based on medical and mental health evidence provided by your doctors.

How to Qualify for SSDI Benefits with Arthritis in 2023

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If your arthritis is severe enough to prevent you from being able to work and support yourself, you may be wondering if you can qualify for Social Security Disability benefits to help ease the financial burden. You can qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) with arthritis if you meet the Blue Book listing.

September Is Leukemia And Lymphoma Month

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In the United States, an estimated 376,000 live with a form of cancer called leukemia. The number of people living with another form of cancer, lymphoma, is nearly double that of leukemia.

In 2020, the healthcare industry should diagnose more than 60,000 new cases of leukemia and around 85,000 new cases of lymphoma. The earlier both forms of cancer are diagnosed, the more likely a patient beats either disease.

Increasing public awareness is the key to treating lymphoma and leukemia.

Why is There an Awareness Month for Leukemia and Lymphoma?

August is Spinal Muscular Atrophy Awareness Month

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Every year a month is devoted to a disability which is prevalent in the community.

August is spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) awareness month.

The organization that runs the awareness program is called Cure SMA which is the world’s leading organization for the debilitating condition and is committed to finding a cure for it.

SMA is the main genetic cause of death of infants.

Characteristics of SMA

SMA is a genetic neuromuscular disease.

It is a comparatively rare disorder which brings about a weakness in the skeletal and respiratory muscles.

August is Psoriasis Month

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Every August, the National Psoriasis Foundation (NPF) brings together all those affected by the condition, psoriasis, to support them.

The main aim of the NPF is to ultimately find a cure. Psoriasis affects over 8 million people in the United States.

People who have psoriasis develop a higher risk of developing other serious health conditions like cardiovascular disease, depression and type-2 diabetes.

One of the main symptoms is a skin rash which could also occur in the joints and nails. This can lead to pain in those areas.

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