SSDI Articles

Here we try to answer common questions about Social Security Disability Insurance

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Is PTSD a Disability for SSDI Benefits?

April 7, 2026 by Lori Underwood

Is PTSD a disability? In this guide, we explain SSA requirements, Blue Book criteria, and what evidence you’ll need for your claim.

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How Residual Functional Capacity Affects Disability Claims

March 31, 2026 by Lori Underwood

Residual functional capacity is a major factor when the Social Security Administration determines eligibility for disability. This article explains more.

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Scams Targeting Social Security Recipients: How to Recognize and Avoid Them

March 24, 2026 by Lori Underwood

Worried about a Social Security scam? In this article, learn how to spot red flags, how to protect your benefits and your personal information, and what to do if you’re targeted.

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Is Diabetes a Disability? Key Details You Should Know About

March 17, 2026 by Lori Underwood

Is diabetes a disability and how hard is it to get disability for diabetes? In this article, we’ll discuss how the SSA evaluates diabetes, what the qualifying criteria is, and how to build a strong SSDI claim.

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Can Social Security Take Your Whole Check for an Overpayment?

March 10, 2026 by Lori Underwood

An SSDI overpayment notice can be stressful. In this article, learn your rights, what deadlines you need to keep, and how you can protect your Social Security disability benefits in the future.

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Is Multiple Sclerosis a Disability?

March 3, 2026 by Lori Underwood

Is MS a disability? In this article, find out when multiple sclerosis may qualify for SSDI, what symptoms matter, and how the SSA reviews claims.

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Can You Get Disability for COPD?

February 24, 2026 by Lori Underwood

Life with COPD can make working impossible. In this article, learn when COPD qualifies as a disability, what evidence you need, and how SSDI claims work.

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What Is Social Security Disability Back Pay?

February 17, 2026 by Lori Underwood

Waiting on SSDI? In this article, we’ll learn how Social Security disability back pay works, how it’s calculated, and what past-due benefits you may be owed.

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Can You Get Disability For Huntington’s Disease?

February 10, 2026 by Lori Underwood

Is Huntington’s disease a disability? Learn how the SSA defines disability, how Huntington’s qualifies for the SSA’s Compassionate Allowance program, and how to strengthen your claim.

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Is SSDI Income Taxable?

February 3, 2026 by Lori Underwood

Is Social Security Disability taxable? In this guide, we explain SSDI tax thresholds, back pay rules, and when benefits may be taxed.

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What to Do After a Disability Approval

January 27, 2026 by Lori Underwood

Approved for disability—now what? In this article, we explain what to do next, from award letters and back pay to medical care and ongoing SSA requirements.

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Is Epilepsy Considered a Disability? Understanding Social Security Disability Benefits for Epilepsy

January 20, 2026 by Lori Underwood

Is epilepsy a disability? Learn how Social Security evaluates epilepsy, who qualifies for SSDI, and what medical evidence can help strengthen your claim.

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