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How much are Social Security Disability benefits?

Pennsylvania residents who have worked and had payroll taxes deducted from their paychecks may qualify for Social Security Disability benefits if they develop medical conditions that prevent them from working and are expected to last for at least one year. These...

Ankylosing spondylitis and SSDI

Approximately 130,000 people in Pennsylvania have ankylosing spondylitis. This disease is a type of arthritis that causes inflammation in the joints and ligaments of the spine. There is no known cure for ankylosing spondylitis, but most people do very well on...

The process for appealing a denied SSD claim

Thousands of Pennsylvania residents with permanent or long-term disabilities apply for Social Security Disability benefits every year, and about 70% of their applications are denied. Claims are most often denied by the Social Security Administration because applicants...

How to fast track a Social Security disability claim

If you are a Pennsylvania resident, have suffered an injury or an illness, and can no longer work, you might have thought about filing a Social Security Disability claim. Although you may have heard that it takes a long time to receive approval, certain conditions and...

Expediting SSD benefits claims for the terminally ill

Sometimes, certain people cannot wait long to receive Social Security disability (SSD) benefits. Why? Because for this select group, their life clock is ticking as they have terminal illnesses. If they had to follow the typical timeline to receive these much-needed...

The basics of Social Security Disability

One of the most important benefits offered through the Social Security system in Pennsylvania is disability benefits. This type of benefit is available to those who are unable to work due to a medical condition. The Social Security Administration uses a strict...