Social Security: How Does the Government Shutdown Affect You and Your Benefits?
The unprecedented government shutdown continues to drag on and everyone is starting to feel the sting. Federal workers are missing their paychecks, the lines at the airport continue to grow, and people are starting to worry about what will happen next. While many government departments are still operating as planned, it is a valid question […]
Common Reasons why SSA Claims for Seizures are Denied
Unfortunately, there are many people who suffer from seizures and do not have their claims honored. This can leave individuals and their families struggling to make ends meet. Because of this, it is vital for everyone who is considering an SSA claim to understand why these claims are denied so that these mistakes can be […]
The Rate of the Seizures Matters in the Application Process
There are many people who suffer from seizures. In some cases, people can control the frequency of their seizures with anti-epileptic therapy. While this can allow these individuals to return to work and school, there are many people who are unable to control their seizures. For these individuals, the SSA can provide financial benefits. When […]
Qualifying for SSA Benefits Based on Epilepsy or Other Seizure Disorders
With National Epilepsy Awareness Month currently happening, it is important for everyone to know that they could qualify for SSA benefits based on their seizure disorder, with one example being epilepsy. Of course, like any other medical disorder, whether or not it qualifies for SSA benefits will depend on the criteria that have been established […]
How the Social Security Administration analyzes seizures
How you can qualify for disability benefits based on epilepsy or seizure disorders? It’s National Epilepsy Awareness Month, and we wanted to let you know how the Social Security Administration analyzes seizures when determining if someone who has them meets SSA disability criteria. Seizure events themselves are rather complicated, and how they are defined by […]
Consistency Matters to the Social Security Administration
There are lots of different pieces of information that the Social Security Administration is going to use when they decide whether or not someone will receive disability benefits. One of these is the consistency of the information throughout the medical record. Specifically, the agency is looking for consistency between the individual’s statements and the medical […]
Why the History of Medical Treatment Matters in Determining Disability
Will my medical treatment history impact my disability determination? Deciding whether or not someone qualifies for Social Security Disability Benefits can be a challenging process. There are lots of different pieces of paperwork that need to be filled out and these could make or break someone’s disability claim. Because of this, it is important to […]
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