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Exploring Disability for Migraines and Fibromyalgia

Published on July 7th, 2023 by Eric Slepian

Living with chronic pain and debilitating health conditions can pose significant challenges to one’s ability to work and maintain a fulfilling lifestyle. In a previous article, we discussed disability eligibility based on migraines, as well as the advocacy we provide to clients suffering from fibromyalgia. In 2019, a Turkish study published in the journal Neurological […]

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Can I Receive SSDI and SSI if I’m a Non-Citizen?

Published on April 3rd, 2021 by Eric Slepian

Navigating social security disability benefits can sometimes be tricky, and if you’re a non-citizen, there are even more hurdles you may have to overcome when registering. In short, yes- you can receive SSDI and SSI benefits if you’re a non-citizen of the United States. However, there are extra qualifications you must meet. Being a “Qualified […]

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Federal court review of denied SSDI and SSI claims

Published on November 26th, 2019 by Eric Slepian

At Slepian Smith Ellexson, PLLC, our lawyers represent people across Arizona applying for Social Security Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income, known as SSDI and SSI respectively, at all levels of application and appeal. A claimant has four levels of consideration of their application for benefits before the Social Security Administration, or SSA. After a […]

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Brain injuries are complex and varied, but can be disabling

Published on November 19th, 2019 by Eric Slepian

At Slepian Smith Ellexson, PLLC, our lawyers represent Social Security Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income claimants in their applications for benefits based on a variety of disabling conditions. Brain injuries vary in severity and type, causing a range of symptoms and limitations, but can certainly become the legitimate basis of a disability claim for SSDI or […]

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Disability based on the devastating impact of epilepsy

Published on November 1st, 2019 by Eric Slepian

At our law firm, we represent Arizonans whose epilepsy prevents them from working with their claims for Social Security Disability Insurance or Supplemental Security Income, known as SSDI and SSI respectively. According to the Epilepsy Foundation of Arizona, 77,000 people in our state live with epilepsy, which can manifest in a wide variety of symptoms. […]

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Tucson event highlights the severity of Huntington’s disease

Published on October 30th, 2019 by Eric Slepian

From our Phoenix law office, we represent disabled people across Arizona in their efforts to get Social Security Disability Insurance or Supplemental Security Income, known as SSDI and SSI respectively. We regularly handle claims based on a variety of devastating medical conditions. Huntington’s disease, sometimes called HD, is one such impairment that will likely qualify most […]

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SSDI based on disabling diabetes

Published on October 25th, 2019 by Eric Slepian

At our law firm, we help people with a variety of disabling conditions in their claims for Social Security Disability Insurance, known as SSDI. In honor of our clients with diabetes and in recognition of November as National Diabetes Month, today we talk about SSDI claims based on disability stemming from diabetes. Diabetes mellitus, referred to […]

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Proposed bill would eliminate waiting periods for SSDI, Medicare

Published on October 16th, 2019 by Eric Slepian

Currently, when the Social Security Administration approves a claimant’s application for Social Security Disability Insurance, called SSDI, the monthly benefit payments begin in the sixth month after disability started. In addition, an approved claimant becomes eligible for Medicare coverage after getting SSDI for 24 months. Claimants with Lou Gehrig’s disease, kidney failure or a kidney […]

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Can you work while receiving SSDI benefits?

Published on October 10th, 2019 by Eric Slepian

Let’s assume for a moment that you have with the help of a qualified Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) attorney successfully navigated the system and had your claim approved. Some people who are receiving the benefits find that they want to work on a limited basis, but wonder if they can do that without losing […]

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Compassionate Allowances accelerate the SSDI approval process

Published on October 9th, 2019 by Eric Slepian

According to the Social Security Administration (SSA), the average wait time for a hearing after filing a Social Security Disability Insurance claim is more than 20 months. For some people with the most serious medical conditions and disabilities, the nearly two years of waiting is simply not possible. They need immediate SSDI help. The Social […]

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