Many claimants are understandably nervous when it's time for a disability hearing.For most people, it's the first real experience they've had with a judge and attorneys.While Social Security disability hearings aren't quite like any court scenes you might have seen on...
Month: July 2017
This is what happens if you appeal your disability rejection
If you've applied for disability and did not receive an approval letter, you may have to appeal the decision to reject your claim. The second level of appeals is known as a disability hearing. This is when you appear in front of an Administrative Law judge to discuss...
Remember That Doctors Will Write Down Everything You Tell Them
Many of the disability cases I see involve back or leg pain.In these cases, x-rays and MRIs can go a long way toward getting a favorable decision, but when a claimant appears to be in more pain than imaging would indicate, an administrative law judge (ALJ) will...
How do you know if you qualify for Supplemental Security Income?
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a program offered through the Federal government. It's funded by the general tax revenues and doesn't come from the Social Security taxes paid each year.Unlike Social Security, Supplemental Security Income is designed to boost the...
Qualifying for Supplemental Security Income
You were injured and now live with a disability. You already receive Social Security Disability (SSD), but your financial situation isn't as good as you'd like. Supplemental Security Income (SSI) may be the answer.Not everyone qualifies for SSI. Those who do can...
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