If you have been found disabled by the Social Security Administration, your benefits will continue as long as your medical condition has not improved. The Administration may periodically review your claim to determine whether your condition has changed. If you are receiving disability benefits when you reach retirement age, your benefits will then convert to […]
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On February 11, 2010, Michael J. Astrue, Commissioner of Social Security announced that 38 more conditions will be added to the Agency’s list of Compassionate Allowances. This is a significant increase to the original list which included 25 rare diseases and 25 cancers and was originally announced in October 2008. Compassionate Allowances are a way […]
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Posted in Changes, SSA, Tips on Nov 12th, 2008
When a disabled child attains the age 18, the Social Security Administration must review their eligibility for continued disability benefits; however, the Administration must apply the Adult criterion for continuing benefits.
With the application of the Adult standards, many disabled children are found to be no longer considered disabled. However, […]
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There are recent proposed regulation changes to the Social Security Disability (SSD) system which may negatively impact claimants and especially those who are not aware of the proposed new rules. Although the changes are intended to make the SSD process “more efficient” it appears that in reality the changes may limit a claimant’s ability to […]
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