How long does it take to get on disability?

The answer to how long it takes depends on where you live. Here in Oregon, if you don't get approved right from the start, it takes a little under...

I am 63 years old, drawing Social Security and am no longer able to work due to medical reasons.

The fact that you are 63 -- or that you are already drawing early retirement benefits -- will not prevent you from being found eligible for...

Can a person with type 2 diabetes apply for disability in the state of colorado?

Yes, absolutely. The real question is whether you will be approved. That will depend on how it affects your ability to work. The answer will...

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Social Security Disability Legal Question

In addition to Mr. Dugan's comment, I would add that many factors will play into the consideration of whether this person will now be considered...

Receiving Social Security Disability. Divorcing and I'll be receiving a cash settlement. How effects benefits?

If you are receiving Title II (SSD) benefits, there will not be any impact on your benefits when you receive a cash settlement from your divorce. ...

SS disability retro question

I would need to know more to be able to tell you why you've been waiting so long. But yes, it's true that actual benefits you would receive if...

I just started recieving ssdi for myself when i applied and had my hearing i was adivised that i was also eligible for my

Agree and also would add that SSI benefits are not something that can transfer to a spouse, under any circumstances.

Disability Why will my attorney not request medical records? Why not more involved in how my case is progressing at the appeal

Sometimes clients are justified in being frustrated with their experience but other times clients need to keep in mind that their lawyer is...

Yes, receiving your inheritance will affect your benefits unless you do one of two things: 1) set up a special needs trust (the details vary from...

How long do you have to be off work before filing for disability?

As Mike advised you, there is no specific amount of time you have to be off work. In fact, because the rule is only that you cannot be performing...