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Expedited process for disabled veterans put in place

There may be special circumstances where individuals filing for Social Security disability claims will be allowed to have their applications receive more immediate attention. For example, we have written about the Compassionate Allowance program and how that allows individuals with certain conditions to have their claims expedited. Similarly, the Social Security Administration has put in place a new process for veterans. These veterans will also have their applications processed more quickly if they happen to have a 100 percent permanent...

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Compassionate Allowance program and the needs of the disabled

There have been a great number of complaints concerning Social Security disability insurance applicants have to wait in order to have their applications processed. However, the Compassionate Allowance program was put in place by the Social Security Administration in order that applicants with specific medical conditions can receive their SSDI benefits within 20 days. Around 200,000 individuals are covered by this program. It now appears that even more individuals will be covered as 25 conditions have been added to the...

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Study unveils new weapon in the fight against diabetes

Statistics show that roughly 26 million people here in the U.S. have been diagnosed with some form of diabetes, meaning their bodies are unable to produce sufficient insulin or use the insulin they are producing to process their food efficiently. As if these statistics weren't sobering enough, they also reveal that at least two-thirds of diabetics can be classified as either overweight or obese. This one-two punch of diabetes and obesity -- called "diabesity" by some -- can have very...

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Researchers seek reliable test for Alzheimer’s disease risk

Alzheimer's disease is one of the most puzzling and damaging diseases that commonly affects people. Put simply, the ailment destroys brain tissue. Within a matter of years, a person can go from a state of strong mental health to experiencing severe cognitive deficiencies. Of course, this disease is devastating for those with the condition and their loved ones. According to a report published by the Chicago Tribune, medical professionals and researchers are often frustrated by the fact that there's no...

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Getting approved for benefits can take more time than some think

Many people who want to apply for Social Security disability are afraid of getting denied. Because of this, they try their best to learn and follow every rule when it comes to the application in hopes of getting approved. In doing so, sometimes applicants make mistakes, such as waiting too long to apply. That’s why it can be very helpful to work with an attorney that can lead you through the process. One rule that many people misunderstand is the...

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SSA proposal would mean real changes for disability appeals

If a person's application for Social Security Disability benefits is initially denied by the state agency tasked with making such decisions (i.e., the Illinois Department of Human Services), they still have several options available. First, they can reapply with the state agency and, if that fails to produce the desired result, they may request a hearing before a Social Security judge. Once the applicant's case reaches this level, the Social Security judge will proceed to "develop the record," meaning they...

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Free parking for disabled people at meters restricted in Illinois

In many cities, metered parking is free for drivers or passengers that have a disabled parking pass. This has made getting around easier for many people with disabilities, many of whom receive Social Security disability benefits, due to an inability to work. However, the trend in many metropolitan areas is to restrict or end the practice of not forcing disabled people to pay for street parking. Among the places to change their policy is the state of Illinois. As of...

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Free parking for disabled people at meters restricted in Illinois

In many cities, metered parking is free for drivers or passengers that have a disabled parking pass. This has made getting around easier for many people with disabilities, many of whom receive Social Security disability benefits, due to an inability to work. However, the trend in many metropolitan areas is to restrict or end the practice of not forcing disabled people to pay for street parking. Among the places to change their policy is the state of Illinois. As of...

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Are the disability courts in need of change? One judge says yes

Last month, our blog discussed how hundreds of retired emergency responders in New York City are currently facing criminal charges for the fraudulent collection of disability benefits. Not surprisingly, this scandal has sparked an ongoing dialogue concerning what can be done to prevent this type of widespread fraud from reoccurring with the Social Security Disability system. While some of the suggestions stemming from this dialogue can be easily discounted as ill reasoned or even excessively punitive, others are actually incredibly...

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