The Social Security disability system can be extremely confusing to navigate. The day the decision from an administrative law judge finally arrives, most claimants see a decision that’s labeled “favorable” or “unfavorable” at the top of the first page. But there is a...
As the federal government continues to loosen restrictions imposed by the Covid-19 pandemic, in-person hearings can now be scheduled much more quickly than even just last year. But is an in-person hearing right for you? There’s still several things to consider before...
In the United States, millions of people suffer from digestive disorders. It may be surprising to know that, according to recent statistics, digestive disorders cause more hospitalizations among Americans than any other condition. One of the most common digestive...
Even though they are both programs administered by the Federal government, Social Security Disability and Veteran’s Benefits have their own rules, criteria for being found disabled, and definitions. Social Security disability pays individuals who are unable to work...
Social Security will consider how your disabilities affect your daily life. After you apply for disability, Social Security will send you a Function Report (Form SSA-3373) to collect information about your ability to perform activities of daily living, such as...
If you are one of the millions of people in the United States who are unable to work, you no doubt understand the economic difficulties that typically accompany such circumstances. Not only in Minnesota, but from coast to coast, as well, there are people who would...
In order to be approved for social security disability, we need to prove you are unable to work full time. So can you work part time? Yes, keeping in mind that social security eligibility is a five step process, and if you earn too much money you will be denied at...
Have you been denied….again?! There are lots of reasons this could have happened, but below are some that are avoidable. Don’t let them happen to YOU! Lacking documentation! – this can be tough if you don’t have medical insurance or your co-pays are too much to cover...
One of the steps in establishing disability is proving that your medical condition prohibits you from working a job that you have worked in the last 15 years or any other job for which you might have the skills to do. Social Security will send you a Work History...
While Social Security Disability Insurance benefits cannot be garnished by creditors to satisfy a debt, benefits can be garnished in accordance with state law. Social Security will withhold current and continuing benefits if you have a legal obligation to pay child...
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