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Social Security Disability
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Social Security Disability Benefits: How to Get SSDI
by Bethany K. Laurence, Attorney · UC Law San Francisco
First, you need to understand the basics of the SSDI program and Social Security's definition of disability. ... Read more
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How Big Will My Social Security Disability Benefit Be?
by Bethany K. Laurence, Attorney · UC Law San Francisco
Your monthly Social Security disability benefit amount is based on your lifetime earnings, averaged over many years. ... Read more
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Social Security Disability: How Hard Is It to Get Benefits and How Long Does It Take?
We surveyed readers around the U.S. who applied for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) to ask them about their experiences with the process. He ... Read more
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When Your SSDI Application Is Denied: What’s Next?
by E.A. Gjelten, Legal Editor
You can appeal when Social Security denies your application for disability benefits. Learn what to expect during the appeals process. ... Read more
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Turned Down by a Disability Lawyer. What Do Lawyers Look for in a Social Security Case?
by Bethany K. Laurence, Attorney · UC Law San Francisco
Disability lawyers and law firms have a thorough screening process to help them choose winning cases. ... Read more
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Preparing to Meet with a Social Security Disability Lawyer
by Bethany K. Laurence, Attorney · UC Law San Francisco
How get ready for a consultation with a Social Security disability attorney. ... Read more
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Think Twice Before You Fire Your Social Security Disability Attorney
by Bethany K. Laurence, Attorney · UC Law San Francisco
Before you fire your disability lawyer, think about how it will affect your claim. ... Read more
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What Are the Pros and Cons of Getting a Lawyer for a Social Security Disability Claim?
by Bethany K. Laurence, Attorney · UC Law San Francisco
Some disability claimants can handle a claim without a lawyer's help, but hiring a lawyer can be a good idea. ... Read more
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Can I Work and Apply for Social Security Disability Benefits?
by Bethany K. Laurence, Attorney · UC Law San Francisco
Whether you can work and claim disability depends on how many hours you are working and how much money you make. ... Read more
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Does the Law Protect Children and Adults with Autism?
by Bethany K. Laurence, Attorney · UC Law San Francisco
One out of every 44 Americans has been diagnosed with autism, and its prevalence has been rising sharply over the past decade. ... Read more
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Raising a Child with Special Needs
by Bethany K. Laurence, Attorney · UC Law San Francisco
It takes a village to raise a child with special needs. Many government agencies and nonprofit organizations provide valuable resources to parents of children with special educational needs ... Read more
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Why Am I Considered Disabled for Workers’ Comp but Not for Social Security?
by E.A. Gjelten, Legal Editor
Workers’ comp laws and Social Security use different standards and definitions for “disability.” ... Read more