Monthly Archives: October 2010

Serious Strokes Could Make Someone Disabled

Posted on October 29, 2010 by Editorial Board

A stroke has been for a long time a leading cause of long-term serious disabilities and early death. Unhealthy life-style, smoking, uncontrolled high blood pressure, rise in number of people with cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and alcohol over-use are all major … Continue reading →

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SSI Income Limits: How Much is Too Much?

Posted on October 28, 2010 by Editorial Board

To qualify for Supplemental Security Insurance (SSI), your household income must fall under both the income and resource limits. Income is money you earn such as a salary or other wages and other forms of income, such as unemployment or … Continue reading →

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Appealing a Social Security Disability Decision

Posted on October 25, 2010 by Editorial Board

If you receive a letter denying your disability benefits the letter should also include instructions on how to appeal.  You must appeal within 60 days from the date of the decision.  It’s best to appeal as soon as possible rather … Continue reading →

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Preparing for your Social Security Disability Hearing

Posted on October 25, 2010 by Editorial Board

A Social Security disability hearing can be an intimidating process if you are not familiar with Social Security’s rules and regulations.  If your case gets to a hearing before an Administrative Law Judge (“ALJ”), it is best for you to … Continue reading →

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