Category Archives: Winning Disability Benefits

Can you be Awarded Social Security Disability Benefits if you have Ever Used Drugs or Alcohol?

Yes, it is still possible to receive social security disability benefits if you have used illegal drugs or alcohol.  The use of drugs and alcohol is definitely a factor that the state agency and an Administrative Law Judge will consider … Continue reading

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Can my Social Security benefits be seized to pay child support, or for other reasons?

Supplemental Security Income payments cannot be levied or garnished.  In general, federal law protects Social Security benefits from assignment, levy, or garnishment.  However, there are five exceptions in which Social Security benefits may be garnished.  The federal government can garnish … Continue reading

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Physical Disabilities That Could Make One Eligible for Disability Benefits

The US Social Security Administration (SSA) offers disability benefits to provide monthly monetary assistance to individuals suffering from a disability under two key programs, the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) programs. SSDI is a monthly … Continue reading

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Getting Social Security Disability because of Heart Failure

Heart failure, also known as Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) is typically defined as a condition in which the heart is unable to pump enough blood to the other organs of the body. Consequently, the blood is not able to move … Continue reading

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