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Social Security Disability Appeal Process Explained
March 29, 2023
If you are no longer able to work due to a medical diagnosis, or you will be off work as a result of an injury or surgery and will be unable to perform your job for at least a year, then you may be eligible for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income […]
When to Contact an Attorney for Disability
March 2, 2023
You can file for disability on your own without an attorney, but you do have a right to legal representation to assist with the process. While in some cases, filing for disability is a straightforward process with a quick approval, some cases are more complex. If you are denied disability after your initial application, contact […]
Best Way to Explain Your Disabilities to Social Security
March 29, 2022
Here are some practical tips that will help you with best way to explain your disabilities to Social Security. Be Consistent: Provide the date you last worked. Know the exact date your disability began to prevent you from working. Have documentation of doctors names and dates when you went in for examination, testing, and surgeries. […]
Prepare for Your Social Security Disability Hearing
March 22, 2022
If you have a disability hearing coming up, you will want to prepare. Social Security Disability Claims File Before your hearing, review what records are in your Social Security Disability claims file. Social Security creates an electronic file and labels each record as an exhibit. Requesting a copy of your record will help you to […]
Options When Denied Social Security Disability
February 28, 2022
Options When Denied Social Security Disability What are my options if I am denied Social Security Disability? Consider the following options if you are denied Social Security Disability. Related Article: Appeal Your Social Security Denial Participate in a job retraining program In Ohio, The Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation helps people with disabilities attain and maintain […]
What Records Help Support Your Disability Application
February 14, 2022
What Records Help Support Your Disability Application When you apply for disability, Social Security asks you to sign releases for access to your information. However, Social Security may not order all the records you feel support your disability application. Submitting your records directly to Social Security speeds up the review process by eliminating down time […]
Social Security Disability Appeal Form
January 31, 2022
In order to appeal a denial of disability benefits you will need to fill out the required Social Security Disability Appeal form. Since Social Security Disability applicants only have 60 days after receiving a denial letter to appeal, you should complete the Social Security Disability Appeal form immediately. Click: Social Security Disability Appeal A Decision. […]
Appeal Your Denial of Social Security Disability
January 21, 2022
You should appeal your denial of social security disability. Many people give up after they receive a denial letter from social security. Social Security Denies Most Applications Most social security disability applications get denied at intake. Typically, social security disability applications get denied again at reconsideration. Related Article: Social Security Process and How it Works […]
Will you please explain the Social Security Disability process and how it works?
October 5, 2021
When you file for social security disability, social security refers to you as a “claimant”. The initial intake process (step 1) with social security takes approximately 3-6 months. If you are declined, reconsideration (step 2) takes around 3-6 months. If you are declined and appeal, then there will be an administrative law judge (step 3) […]
Pitfalls to avoid with Social Security Disability
September 27, 2021
When you are applying for social security disability, you should keep the following pitfalls in mind: Commit to stop working or work. Do not ride the fence. Working at less than full-time may impact your social security insured status and working some shows you can work, and thus it makes it hard to show you […]