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Is Heart Disease Considered a Disability?

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December 8, 2025

When someone hears the words heart disease, their first concern is usually staying alive and managing their health. Very few people think ahead to how this condition might affect their ability to work or function day to day.  That uncertainty is what brings many people to ask an important question: Is heart disease considered a […]

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Can You Get Disability for Hearing Loss and Tinnitus?

Author: WILLIAM M. ZIMMERMAN

When hearing changes start interfering with your day-to-day life, it can be hard to know what to do next. Many people wonder about this important question: ‘Can you get disability for hearing loss and tinnitus when symptoms make it hard to work, communicate, or safely function in certain environments?”  The short answer is yes, you […]

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Can You Get Disability for Cancer

Author: WILLIAM M. ZIMMERMAN

Finding out you have cancer reshapes your life instantly. Health decisions take center stage, and very quickly, the financial strain becomes another weight on your shoulders. Many people start searching for answers and wonder, “Can you get disability for cancer?” The short answer is yes, but the details matter. How the illness affects you, how […]

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Is Dyslexia a Disability?

Author: WILLIAM M. ZIMMERMAN

Many families reach a point where they start wondering: Is dyslexia a disability under the law? The answer matters because it determines whether a person can access academic support, workplace accommodations, and, in the most severe cases, disability benefits.  The laws surrounding disabilities can feel confusing, especially since dyslexia is different from person to person. […]

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Will I Lose My Disability If I Work Part-Time?

Author: WILLIAM M. ZIMMERMAN

Many people worry about what will happen to their disability benefits when they start considering part-time work. The question “Will I lose my disability if I work part-time?” comes up constantly, and understandably so. You might want to test your ability to work again, earn a little more income, or simply explore a job that […]

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What Does a Fully Favorable Decision Letter Mean?

Author: WILLIAM M. ZIMMERMAN

December 5, 2025

When people reach the end of a long Social Security process, they usually want one thing. They want to understand, in plain language, what does a fully favorable decision letter mean for their future. Anyone who has waited months or years for a final answer knows the frustration that can build up. So when that […]

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What’s the Difference Between SSI and SSDI?

Author: WILLIAM M. ZIMMERMAN

Individuals facing disability may wonder: What’s the difference between SSI and SSDI, because both programs help people living with serious medical limitations. Even though both systems fall under the umbrella of the Social Security Administration, they function in completely different ways.  The application rules, financial requirements, and long-term outcomes differ. If someone is trying to […]

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What Is the Maximum I Can Receive from Disability Back Pay?

Author: WILLIAM M. ZIMMERMAN

Anyone who has been through the Social Security system knows that waiting for a decision can feel like a second full-time job. If your claim takes months or even years to resolve, you naturally want to know what the maximum you can receive is and how the calculations work.  The answer depends on several rules […]

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How Much Back Pay Can You Get from SSDI?

Author: WILLIAM M. ZIMMERMAN

Individuals facing disability should know how Social Security calculates unpaid benefits. Many people come into the process asking one basic question: How much back pay can you get from SSDI? Unfortunately, there is no single number that applies to everyone. The amount depends on your medical evidence, work history, filing date, approval timeline, and several […]

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Social Security Disability Application Process

Author: WILLIAM M. ZIMMERMAN

November 24, 2025

Life shouldn’t be a struggle for you because of a highly debilitating disability. Millions of Americans cannot completely fulfill the task of sustaining themselves with a full-time job because they have a disability. In that event, Social Security disability benefits can help alleviate the burden of the financial struggle by providing supplementary income. The application […]

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