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The advantages of getting both Social Security Disability Insurance and SSI benefits

I recently wrote about receiving both Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI or DIB) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits.  Let’s look at the advantages of being on both benefits programs.

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What is the “5 month waiting period” in Disability Insurance cases?

If you apply for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits (SSDI or DIB), you may be surprised that Social Security keeps the first 5 months of back benefits. This is referred to as the “5 month waiting period.” If you awarded … Continue reading

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What is the Alleged Onset Date (AOD) in a Social Security disability case?

Here is a quick “Term of the Day” Alleged Onset Date (AOD) - the Alleged Onset Date is the date your disability began. Or, the date you claim entitlement to Social Security disability benefits. Also see, “what if the Judge wants me to … Continue reading

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How do unemployment benefits affect a Social Security disability claim?

How do unemployment insurance benefits affect a claim for Social Security disability benefits? Receiving unemployment benefits can be a problem if you have a claim for Social Security disability insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) because you are making … Continue reading

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What if the Judge wants me to change the date my disability began?

Nate Craig of Truth of the Matter Asserted has a great article about what it means if a judge wants you to change the date you became disabled, or in Social Security parlance “amend your alleged onset date (AOD).” Often, … Continue reading

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I got a Partly Favorable decision. What does that mean? Am I partly disabled?

Getting a Partly Favorable or Partially Favorable decision in a Social Security disability claim is confusing for a lot of people.   First, lets go over what it does not mean.  Under the Social Security system, there is no partly … Continue reading

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