Medically, you may be right that your depression is the result of a chemical imbalance. The way these types of restrictions are written into these...

I receive SSD and LTD from my last employer. I was also granted service-connected compensation from the VA. Can I keep all 3?

It could, depending on the terms of the LTD plan, but it's very unlikely. Most LTD plans do offset SSD, as yours does, but most do not offset for...

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The power of the SS administration

I agree with the other answers. As they said, you have a right to appeal an unfavorable decision by an Administrative Law Judge to the SSA's...

What needs to be included in my LTD appeal (so that it can be submitted properly on my own)?

It can be very, very tempting to try to do these types of appeals on your own. First of all, it's free, and attorneys are not (but we do generally...

Can I sue my disability insurance carrier for denying an extension of my benefits?

Mr. Kerr is correct. Eventually you will have the right to sue, but you may have appeals you have to go through with the insurer first, depending...

If I have been turned down for Social Security disability due to lack of sufficient amount of work credit is there any recourse

One other option to get a few missing quarters, if you're unable to work now, is to go back and look for more quarters you under-reported in prior...

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Is there a legal standard where you can still apply for SSDI if you went back to work?

I agree with the answers you've received already, particularly Mr. Anderson's. As for the "trial work period" you mentioned, that is available,...

Mr. Farrell is completely correct. The $6,000 "cap" isn't really a cap at all, it's just a cap if the attorney wants to get paid easily and...

I receive SSI and am 65 yrs old and am now disabled.

You can theoretically apply for disability benefits after starting early retirement benefits, but ONLY if you're claiming you became disabled...

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Is there a statute of limitations for filing long term disability from employer.

Most long term disability policies contain clauses that require a claim be made within 90 days of the end of the waiting period, and the waiting...