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Disability Without Work History

Published Date: Jan 22 2023 By Rich Frankel

If you are unable to work due to a disability, then you may be eligible for disability benefits from the Social Security Administration (SSA). Depending on your situation, you may qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and/or Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Generally, to be approved for SSDI, you will need to demonstrate that you […]

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Written by Rich Frankel · Categorized: Disability

What is Substantial Gainful Activity?

Published Date: Dec 05 2022 By Rich Frankel

When you apply for Social Security Administration (SSA) disability benefits, your eligibility depends on whether you meet the following criteria: You have a physical or mental impairment that is expected to last at least 12 months. Your medical condition prevents you from carrying out ‘substantial gainful activity’ (SGA) during that time.  As disability lawyers, we […]

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Written by Rich Frankel · Categorized: Disability

How Much Does Long-Term Disability Pay?

Last Updated Date: Oct 17 2023 By Bross & Frankel

The purpose of long-term disability insurance is to provide financial assistance to plan members who can’t work due to a medical condition. If you are covered by an employer-sponsored plan, the monthly long-term disability (LTD) benefits payable are based on a percentage of your pre-disability wages or salary and may be paid until you reach […]

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Written by Bross & Frankel · Categorized: Disability, Long Term Disability

Going From Short Term Disability to Long Term Disability

Last Updated Date: Nov 03 2023 By Bross & Frankel

Disability insurance is meant to protect employees who suffer an unexpected illness or accidental injury. These policies pay benefits when a physical or mental impairment prevents them from working for an extended period, with benefits being available on a short- or long-term basis. Short-term disability insurance (STD) typically covers conditions such as recovery from pregnancy, […]

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Written by Bross & Frankel · Categorized: Disability, Long Term Disability

Disability Reconsideration Denied – Next Steps

Last Updated Date: Oct 09 2023 By Rich Frankel

If you are unable to work due to a disability, then you may be eligible for Social Security disability benefits. The Social Security Administration (SSA) offers two kinds of disability benefits: Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Depending on your situation, you may qualify for one or both types of benefits. […]

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Written by Rich Frankel · Categorized: Disability

Is Cancer Considered a Disability?

Last Updated Date: Oct 17 2023 By Rich Frankel

Americans who can’t work because of a medical condition may be eligible for disability benefits from the Social Security Administration (SSA).  To qualify for these benefits, however, you must meet the standards set forth for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and/or Supplemental Security Income (SSI). This includes proving that your medical or mental health condition […]

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Written by Rich Frankel · Categorized: Disability

How Long Does It Take to Get Disability?

Last Updated Date: Jul 10 2023 By Rich Frankel

If you are unable to work due to a disability, you may be eligible for disability benefits through the Social Security Administration (SSA). Depending on your situation, you may be entitled to Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and/or Supplemental Security Income (SSI). These disability benefits can be an important source of financial stability. In most […]

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Written by Rich Frankel · Categorized: Disability

VA Disability Rating Chart

Last Updated Date: Oct 27 2023 By Rich Frankel

The men and women of the armed forces give up a lot to serve our country. Too often, their sacrifice often leads to disabilities related to their military service. In this situation, disabled veterans may be entitled to compensation from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The VA calculates the amount of disability benefits that […]

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Written by Rich Frankel · Categorized: Disability

Steps to Obtaining a Medical Nexus Letter for Veterans Affairs

Last Updated Date: Oct 22 2024 By Rich Frankel

If you seek veterans’ benefits or had your initial claim denied, you may need to support your claim for disability compensation with a medical nexus letter to prove a connection between your condition and your military service. During the appeals process, the Department of Veterans Affairs can require additional proof that the medical issues or […]

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Written by Rich Frankel · Categorized: Disability

Total Disability Based on Individual Unemployability (TDIU)

Last Updated Date: Jul 10 2023 By Rich Frankel

In the United States, the brave men and women who serve our country often deal with disabilities related to their service. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) offers disability benefits in the form of monthly tax-free compensation for veterans who have been diagnosed with a physical or mental health condition that is linked to their […]

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Written by Rich Frankel · Categorized: Disability

Announcing the 2021 Bross & Frankel Disability Scholarship Award Winner

Last Updated Date: Mar 27 2022 By Rich Frankel

2021’s Disability Scholarship Award Winner Achieved Academic Excellence While Living With Stage 3 Chronic Kidney Disease. CHERRY HILL, New Jersey, September 15, 2021 — Bross & Frankel, a New Jersey-based disability benefits law firm, has selected the winner of its 2021 Disability Scholarship Award. This $1,000 scholarship is intended to support the academic goals of […]

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Written by Rich Frankel · Categorized: Disability

Can You Apply for Disability While Still Working?

Last Updated Date: Jan 20 2025 By Rich Frankel

  Yes, you can apply for disability benefits while working. Depending on your situation, you may qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and/or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) from the Social Security Administration (SSA). SSDI and SSI Application Approval Process The process to get approved for SSDI and/or SSI can be lengthy, which can create […]

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Written by Rich Frankel · Categorized: Disability

What’s the Difference Between Short and Long Term Disability Insurance Coverage?

Last Updated Date: Jan 17 2025 By Rich Frankel

In the years since the COVID-19 pandemic, Americans have become more aware of our own mortality than perhaps at any other point in recent history.  While many of us are now more familiar with how quickly we could face serious – or even life-threatening – health problems, we may not realize how common disability actually […]

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Written by Rich Frankel · Categorized: Disability

How To Find The Best SSDI Lawyer For You

Last Updated Date: Aug 10 2023 By Rich Frankel

If you are unable to work due to a physical or mental health condition, you may qualify for disability benefits offered by the Social Security Administration (SSA). There are two specific types of SSA benefits that may be available to disabled Americans: Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI).  The process of […]

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Written by Rich Frankel · Categorized: Disability

Disability Benefits Income Limits in 2021

Last Updated Date: Mar 17 2022 By Rich Frankel

If you are unable to work due to a disability, you may qualify for disability benefits offered through the Social Security Administration (SSA). There are two types of cash benefits that you may qualify for, Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). For both disability programs, there are restrictions on the amount […]

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