'The Letter Nobody Wants to Get': SSDI Recipient Told Benefits Will End, Unsure How To Appeal

Several commenters emphasized that the key to a successful appeal is medical evidence. Updated doctor's notes, new test results, and detailed explanations of how a condition limits daily activities ...

‘I watch antenna TV’: I’m 66. Will I lose my disability benefits if Social Security goes belly up?

I am 66 and have been on Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) for decades after breaking my back. I read that even ...
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Nearly 300,000 Americans waiting for Social Security disability appeal — average delay hits 9.5 months, leaving families in limbo

Amid fears of cuts to Social Security programs and government workforce reductions, nearly 300,000 Americans are waiting on the results of their Social Security disability appeal. Already, the average ...
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Social Security will speed disability-benefit decisions for more conditions

The "Compassionate Allowances" list speeds up the process to apply for disability for people with certain diseases and medical conditions. The Social Security Administration said on Monday it wants to ...
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Savvy Senior: Who’s eligible for Social Security disability benefits?

What do I need to do to get disability benefits from Social Security? I’m 60 years old and have a medical condition that doesn’t allow me to work at my job anymore, but I’ve read that getting ...