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What Are the Differences Between SSDI and SSI?
What Are the Differences Between SSDI and SSI?

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is a benefit you earn based on your work history and contributions to Social Security…

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Average Indexed Monthly Earnings
Average Indexed Monthly Earnings

If you are approaching retirement, you might be wondering how much you will receive in Social Security benefits. Your level…

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Processing disability applications with the Railroad Retirement Board (RRB)
Processing disability applications with the Railroad Retirement Board (RRB)

It is not a secret that the RRB takes a long time to process disability retirement benefit applications for railroad…

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Does Amazon provide its employees disability benefits?
Does Amazon provide its employees disability benefits?

“Does Amazon provide its employees disability benefits?” is a question we often get here at our disability firm. Many people…

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To the Clients of BurnettDriskill, Attorneys
To the Clients of BurnettDriskill, Attorneys

It is our privilege to represent persons seeking disability benefits before the Social Security Administration because of disabling medical conditions.…

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Understanding ERISA and Its Impact on Disability Benefit Claims
Understanding ERISA and Its Impact on Disability Benefit Claims

When an individual becomes unable to work due to a disability, they often turn to disability insurance benefits—whether through a…

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Not All Federal Government Agencies Process Disability Retirement Applications The Same
Not All Federal Government Agencies Process Disability Retirement Applications The Same

Not all federal government agencies process disability retirement applications in the same manner. The U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM)…

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Railroad Retirement Disability Benefits
Railroad Retirement Disability Benefits

When a person is awarded Railroad Retirement disability benefits – that person is generally entitled to Medicare benefits twenty-nine months…

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The Social Security Administration is Changing The Rules
The Social Security Administration is Changing The Rules

The Social Security Administration is changing the rules on how Past Relevant Work is evaluated. Effective June 22, 2024, the…

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Insurance Company Overpayments
Insurance Company Overpayments

People who have to stop working due to health reasons sometimes have both a Social Security Disability claim and a…

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Navigating Disability Paperwork
Navigating Disability Paperwork

As part of its compensation package, many employers offer insurance benefits. These benefits sometimes include Short Term and Long Term…

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Why Does It Take So Long to Get a Decision?
Why Does It Take So Long to Get a Decision?

Initial (First stage) and Reconsideration (Second stage) Understanding why the SSA process is so lengthy can be difficult. We can…

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