Category Archives: Social Security Disability

    When should I apply for Social Security Disability? by Allyson Snow, Associate Attorney Snow, Carpio & Weekley, PLC Under Social Security’s rules, one has to have a condition that has lasted/is expected to last one year OR result in death.  Technically, there is no perfect answer to this question.  One can apply the day …

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       What is the difference between SSDI  and SSI? by Allyson Snow Associate Attorney Snow, Carpio & Weekley     SSDI and SSI are the two major programs administrated by the Social Security Administration. Medically, the requirements for qualifying are the same. However, the eligibility requirements for both are different. SSDI stands for …

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There is a reason that most Arizona law firms that practice workers’ compensation also handle Social Security Disability claims.  The two go hand in hand.  It only took me ten years to realize this.  When I have represented a client in his or her Workers (Workmans) Compensation Claim, I already have all of his medical …

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A poll done several years ago showed that almost 60% of American workers had no idea that they have disability insurance in case of a prolonged inability to work due to a physical or mental condition.  The Social Security and Supplemental Security Income disability programs are the largest of several Federal programs that provide assistance …

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