Do COVID-19 “long-haulers” qualify for Social Security disability? In a prior post on disability for coronavirus, we mentioned a category of COVID-19 sufferers called “long-haulers.” A recent NPR story provides more insight into the issue of whether these coronavirus “long-haulers” will eventually qualify for disability benefits. In our previous post,...
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Social Security Disability
Disability for Blindness and Vision Problems: How to Qualify
Are you or a loved one seeking disability for blindness or vision loss? Social Security disability benefits for blindness or vision loss may be available. Disability for Blindness and Vision Loss: Brief Background The terms “blindness,” “legally blind” and “vision impaired” refer to a broad range of conditions ranging from...
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Disability for Crohn’s Disease and Colitis
Are you seeking disability for Crohn’s disease or colitis? In this blog post we’ll examine options available for those seeking disability for Crohn’s disease or colitis, and examine the criteria used by the Social Security Administration to qualify disability applicants. Disability for Crohn’s Disease and Colitis According to the CDC,...
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Disability for Lung Disease and Breathing Problems: Do You Qualify?
Wondering if you can get Social Security disability for lung disease? We are frequently contacted by North Carolinians wondering if breathing problems like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (“COPD”), asthma, or cystic fibrosis can qualify them to receive Social Security Disability benefits. In this post, we’ll discuss whether or not a...
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IRS Gives Low-Income, Disabled Individuals More Time to Claim $500 Payments
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has backtracked on a previous decision and will now allow low-income, disabled individuals until September 30 to file for $500 payments for dependents. The payments are part of the economic stimulus packages passed by Congress to address the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. IMPORTANT: If...
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How to Get Disapproved for Disability Benefits
In past blog posts we have discussed ways to get approved for disability benefits based on different types of impairments. In this post, we'll take the opposite tack and discuss the situations we sometimes see that prevent people from collecting disability benefits. In no particular order, here are some of...
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Disability for Heart Problems: Do You Qualify?
Are you seeking disability for heart disease, or wondering if you can file a claim for Social Security disability for heart problems? Our North Carolina disability attorneys are frequently contacted by prospective clients wondering if they qualify for Social Security Disability benefits because of their heart problems. As with most...
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3 Types of Disability Benefits: Do You Qualify?
Our clients often have a lot of questions about benefits available to those with disabilities — Social Security disability, VA disability (veterans benefits), and private disability insurance. For instance: What resources are available for someone who is disabled? What’s the difference between Social Security disability and VA disability benefits? Can...
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Disability for Diabetes: How to Qualify
We often hear the question, “Can I get disability for diabetes?” Having diabetes and difficulty working as a result may qualify you for Social Security disability, but there are some things you should know before filing a disability claim. In this blog posts, our North Carolina disability attorneys tackle some...
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“Do I Qualify for Disability?”
“Do I qualify for disability?” This is one of the most frequent questions our North Carolina disability lawyers get from clients. In this blog post, we’ll outline some important things to keep in mind if you’re wondering, “Can I get Social Security disability?” In order to qualify for disability, a...
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