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What Can I Use SSI Money For

A Brief Overview of SSI Benefits and Spending If you are receiving SSI (Supplementary Security Income) benefits, it is important to know the income, resources,

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9 Signs That You Lost or Won Your Disability Hearing

At the SSDI hearing, most administrative law judges do not tell disability claimants or their attorney representatives whether the case is approved or denied. This article discusses some of the common positive signs that a hearing went well, as well as signs that a hearing went poorly.

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Slowdowns at local Social Security Offices

At the LaPorte Law firm, our attorneys and staff regularly interact with the local Social Security offices located throughout Northern California and Hawaii. This experience has allowed us to understand the slowdowns the Social Security Administration has experienced during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Can You Qualify for Disability Benefits With Diabetes

Diabetes mellitus is a group of disorders that causes elevated blood sugar levels in the body. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 10.5% of the US population has diabetes.

The seriousness of diabetes

Diabetes is a very serious disease that can lead to severe complications.

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Watch a free video presentation by the attorneys at LaPorte Law Firm – How to prepare for a Social Security disability hearing

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Everything You Need To Know About
The Social Security Disability application process