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Disability Law

Here's a comprehensive overview of disability law focusing on key topics relevant to individuals living with disabilities. Our articles explain the fundamentals of Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI), including eligibility requirements, how benefits are calculated, and the impact of employment on benefits. We also cover short- and long-term disability programs, veterans’ disability benefits, and legal protections in the workplace. For those working with accommodations, or returning to work after a disability-related absence, we outline your rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). 

Below you'll find detailed yet easy-to-understand Disability Law articles from our legal pros. These articles are organized by category to help you find what you're looking for.

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A severe physical or mental condition may qualify you for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI).

How much your SSDI (Social Security disability) benefit will be is based on your lifetime earnings. Here's how Social Security calculates your SSDI payment.

You can test out your ability to work while collecting Social Security disability without losing your benefits.

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If you're temporarily unable to work, you can get short-term disability in California. Learn what you need to qualify and how much you can receive in benefits.

If you are injured or you become ill while not on the job, you may be eligible for New York State Short-Term Disability Benefits.

New Jersey has a state-run temporary disability program financed by employer and employee contributions.

Disability insurance for long term medical conditions is a useful resource if you find yourself unable to work, so you should be familiar with your policy terms and conditions.

How much long-term disability pays depends on the terms of your LTD policy, but it will be a percentage of your wages, minus other benefits.

Long-term disability companies can reduce the benefit payout when you receive Social Security backpay, state short-term disability benefits, or workers' comp benefits.

Hearing loss and tinnitus are common among veterans. Here's how the VA tests and rates vision and hearing loss caused by service.

Health care and educational benefits are available to spouses and children of veterans who are totally and permanently disabled.

Documenting your PTSD properly is key to winning a claim for veterans disability compensation.

Both Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) are federal programs administered by the Social Security Administration.

Social Security benefits sometimes make up the bulk of a person's income, so it's important to know whether getting married will affect the receipt of these benefits.

If you start working, or your medical condition improves, or you change your living situation, your disability benefits could be terminated.

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Being granted disability insurance benefits while you are off work does not prevent your employer from taking your job away.

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) protects employees from discrimination based on a disability.

Psychiatric service dogs are allowed in most public places, while emotional support animals are not.

Social Security disability benefits (SSDI) can be subject to tax, but most people don't pay taxes on them because they don't have much other income.

Half of my lump-sum payment was for the tax year before last year. Will I be taxed on it?

If you're disabled, you are entitled to an array of disability tax deductions and credits.

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A special education attorney can help you advocate for your child in school.

An overview of special education laws, IEP, and your child's special education rights.

Federal laws promise children with learning disabilities access to special education services, including testing accommodations.

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