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Can You Get Social Security Disability & Unemployment Compensation at the same time?

There appears to be a conflict between Social Security Disability and Unemployment Compensation. In order to get Social Security Disability, you have to claim you are "disabled" for any work. However, to obtain Unemployment Compensation you have to claim you are "able and available" for work. The November 15, 2006 Memorandum from Chief Judge Frank Cristaudo. ... (posted by jervalaw 1 year 163 days ago.)

Top 7 Reasons Social Security Disability Claims are Rejected in Virginia

These are the top reasons why claimants are denied for Social Security Disability: 1. You are still working. Even if you are only working part-time, the fact that you are working is a strong indicator you are not disabled. 2. You do not have a severe impairment. You feel you cannot work any longer. That is not going to be sufficient for Social Security. Generally, you are... (posted by jervalaw 1 year 265 days ago.)

Avoid Social Security Disability Overpayments!

As a Social Security Disability practitioner for over 35 years in Virginia, I often see the sad case of overpayments. This occurs when disabled workers try to do a some work to supplement the disability payment. An overpayment occurs when Social Security determines the claimant has unreported income from work that disqualifies the claimant for benefits. The biggest problem arises from the fact it usually... (posted by jervalaw 1 year 280 days ago.)

Professional Football Athletes in Virginia Can Almost Always File a Workers Comp Claim in California

Virginia professional football players can always file Workers' Compensation Claims in California for a unique reason: California has a unique workers' compensation law. It allows professional athletes to file workers' compensation claims in California as long as they can show they played one (1) professional game in California. Moreover, the claim... (posted by jervalaw 1 year 284 days ago.)

88 Impairments Now Get Immediate Social Security Disability Approval

Many people are frustrated because applying for Social Security Disability can take so long. In an effort to streamline the process there has been an effort to identify certain types of cancer and other conditions that would allow a finding of "immediate disability" approval. In this ongoing effort the Social Security Administration (SSA) announced on February 11, 2010, that the... (posted by jervalaw 1 year 284 days ago.)

Impaired by a Stroke: Is Social Security Disability Available for this?

A stroke can result in a serious impairment. However, it is not necessarily disabling. Social Security has a strict set of guidelines regarding strokes. Social Security will consider your remaining functional capacity for work after your stroke. 1. Your age can be a very important factor. If you are under age 50 and can still do some form of work such as clerical work then your... (posted by jervalaw 3 years 263 days ago.)