It’s never been easy to qualify for Social Security disability benefits. Christopher Tincher knows this firsthand. Tincher began his working life in a coal mine in Aflex, Kentucky, as a teenager in ...

If you receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), your benefits can be a lifeline — a steady source of financial security after a disabling injury or illness. But it’s important to ...

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