In our practice as North Carolina Disability Laywers, we are often asked: “What is considered a disability?” Although we have answered that question before on this blog , we thought we’d revisit it since it’s asked frequently. We’ll start as we always do with Social Security’s definition of a disability: “The definition of disability under Social […]
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SSDI and VA Disability Benefits Explained
Both the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) offer disability benefits for individuals with severe medical impairments. However, the criteria for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits is different than the criteria for Veteran’s benefits. In this post, we’ll briefly review how the programs differ […]
Am I Disabled? Consider These Questions First!
The Social Security Administration (SSA) oversees the distribution of federal disability benefits for two programs. Both programs, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), require applicants to meet a standard definition of disability. Am I Disabled? To understand whether you may qualify for disability benefits, consider the following questions: What is the […]
Signs That You Lost Your Disability Hearing
If you’re searching online for signs that you lost your disability hearing, chances are you may be concerned about the outcome of a recent hearing. As Social Security disability lawyers, we’ve represented thousands of clients at hearing. In this post, we put our decades of experience representing disability claimants at hearing to work! Scroll down […]
Can You Receive Disability and Alimony at the Same Time?
The short answer is yes, but the details depend on the type of disability benefits you receive. In many cases, it is possible to receive both alimony and disability benefits. However, the specific impact on your benefits depends on whether you’re receiving SSDI or SSI. While SSDI benefits remain unaffected by alimony, SSI payments can […]
Five Steps of the Disability Evaluation Process
When applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, understanding the evaluation process is key. The Social Security Administration (SSA) follows a structured five-step process to determine whether an individual qualifies for disability benefits. This process assesses your ability to work, the severity of your condition, and whether you can adapt to new work environments. […]
