The unfortunate truth of the Social Security disability system is that which judge hears your case can have the biggest impact on whether your application for benefits is approved. The site disabilityjudges.com keeps track of the award rates of every administrative...
W. Christopher Freiberg
Medical Marijuana and Disability Benefits
A working paper by researchers from Temple University, Johns Hopkins University and the University of Cincinnati has found an unusual connection between disability claims and states that have legalized medical marijuana. The study found that Social Security Disability...
Should You Agree to an Amended Onset Date?
When you first file for disability benefits, you will need to choose an alleged onset date.Typically, this is the date that you stopped working due to a medical condition. If the Social Security Administration issues a favorable decision in your case, your back...
Calculating Disability Back Pay
Whether you apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI), benefits are paid out monthly, and you may be entitled to a substantial amount of back pay based your application date and the date you are found to be...
What if I Miss My Disability Hearing?
If you have had to appeal your disability application to the hearing level, you should receive a notice of when and where your hearing will take place about two months beforehand.Your attorneys will also contact you to remind you of this date.But problems can arise...
Obtaining Disability Benefits For a Closed Period
Many claimants think they can only obtain disability benefits if they are permanently disabled.This is only partially true, however. Whether you are applying for Social Security Disability Insurance or Supplemental Security Income, you may be eligible to apply for a...
Injured At Work?
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