Compassionate Allowances Rules Get a Hearing
On March 16, 2011, the Social Security Administration held a public hearing to obtain information from the nation's leading experts on autoimmune diseases, with a…
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Eligibility Requirements for HIV/AIDS-related Disability Benefits May Change
The Social Security Administration (SSA) is reconsidering the criteria it uses to gauge HIV-related disabilities. In a report released late 2010, the Institute of Medicine…
Read More Criteria for HIV/AIDS-Related Disability Benefits May Change
The Social Security Administration (SSA) is reconsidering the criteria it uses to gauge HIV-related disabilities. In a report released late last year, the Institute of…
Read More Social Security Disability for Immigrants and Refugees
Navigating the Social Security disability system is challenging for anyone. For immigrants and refugees who are disabled, seeking disability benefits can be a nightmare. That's…
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