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Social Security Disability Benefits at Retirement Age

March 31, 2010

If I am receiving Social Security disability benefits and I reach the age of retirement for Social Security retirement benefits, what will happen? Many individuals receiving Social Security disability benefits wonder what will happen to their disability benefits when they reach full retirement age. Indiana residents often call the law office of Scott D. Lewis to […]

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Social Security Disability Benefits for Epilepsy

March 22, 2010

Indianapolis Social Security disability claimants filing a disability claim based on seizure disorder (or epilepsy) often wonder how the Social Security Administration (SSA) evaluates this disorder in order to qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. To qualify for disability benefits based on this neurological condition, the following two […]

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Social Security Disability Benefits for Multiple Sclerosis

March 12, 2010

Indiana Social Security disability claimants living with multiple sclerosis (MS) who are unable to work due to their MS related disability and/or other conditions, may be entitled to Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. The Social Security Administration (SSA) recognizes MS as a chronic illness or “impairment” that can cause […]

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Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Benefit Programs

March 4, 2010

Indianapolis Social Security Disability Attorney Scott D. Lewis often finds his clients are confused by the difference between the two disability programs offered by the Social Security Administration (SSA). These two programs are Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). SSDI and SSI programs are administered by the SSA, both programs will […]

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Pain and Social Security Disability Benefits

March 2, 2010

Indiana Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits claimants often experience pain from their disability, but find it difficult to explain the level of pain to the Social Security Administration (SSA). It may be likely that pain interferes with the claimant’s ability to work. So, how does a SSDI or […]

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Cancer and Social Security Disability Benefits

February 24, 2010

Indiana Social Security disability claimants diagnosed with cancer, often find themselves being denied Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. As most cancer patients know, the typical reaction once diagnosed with cancer is the fear of dying. Many cancer patients undergo extensive treatment for their cancer. This treatment can include […]

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