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Can My Social Security Disability Benefits Run Out?

July 2, 2009

As an Indianapolis Social Security Disability Attorney, many of my clients ask if their Social Security Disability benefits will run out or only last for a short period of time. The answer to this particular question is “no”, but there are specific reasons that it may stop. For example, if your disabling condition gets better […]

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Will My Social Security Disability Payments Change If My Disability Gets Worse?

July 1, 2009

Frequently, Indiana Social Security Disability benefits recipients wonder if their disability worsens, will their disability payments incease? If you are currently receiving Social Security Disability benefits, your payments will not change if your condition worsens or if you have an additional severe impairment. Upon the original disability determination made by the Social Security Administration (SSA), […]

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Onset Date for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) Benefts

June 22, 2009

When it comes to your disability claim, your onset date can be very important. The onset date can affect how much of your past due benefits you will be paid and/or if you are eligible for benefits at all. As defined in the Social Security Act and/or regulations, the onset date of disability is the […]

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2008 Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Recipients Statistics by State & County

June 11, 2009

In May 2009, the Social Security Administration (SSA) released the 2008 statistics on Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients by state and county.  Indianapolis area residents may be interested in knowing how their county rates compared to surrounding counties when it comes to the distribution of SSI funds. The complete list can be found on the SSA’s website.   Below is a […]

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Social Security Disability Benefits and Social Security Retirement Benefits

June 5, 2009

Many Indiana Social Security Disability Benefit recipients wonder when their disability benefits will change to Social Security retirement benefits. Retirement benefits and disability benefits are both Social Security benefits. Social Security benefits are paid out of two trust funds: the Old Age and Survivors Insurance (OASI) trust fund and the Disability Insurance (DI) trust fund. […]

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Obtaining Social Security Disabiltiy Benefits with Good Medical Records

June 4, 2009

Most people are not familiar with the Social Security disability claims process. When you apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits, the success of your claim often depends on providing good supporting medical records. It is important to know what medical documentation that the Social Security Administration (SSA) needs. […]

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