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Social Security Disability Benefits for Veterans
Posted by: Kristina Vasold
October 31, 2008

There is an expedited process for Social Security Disability claims for military service members who became disabled while on active military duty on or after October 1, 2001.

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Substantial Gainful Activity
Posted by: Katie McClure
October 28, 2008

This month the Social Security Administration announced the changes to their programs effective January 1, 2009. The Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA)amount is $980 per month for non- blind individuals and $1640 per month for blind individuals.

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Who Can Receive Social Security Disability Benefits?
Posted by: Kristina Vasold
October 13, 2008

Typically the Social Security Administration pays benefits to people who cannot do any work due to a medical condition and is found disabled by Social Security's rules. Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits are paid to a disabled worker who has paid into the Social Security trust fund enough to qualify for the benefit. If a disabled person has not paid enough into the Social Security trust fund to qualify for SSDI benefits, then the person can receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits if he or she meets the income and resource guidelines. A big question for many people is can my family get benefits if I am disabled? Certain family members of disabled workers can receive benefits from Social Security.

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