Helping People With Disabilities Nationwide
If you're applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), it probably has not slipped by you that it can be difficult to get. Many people are denied the first time they apply, because their documents are not in order or because of other issues. Fortunately,...
Soon after filing for disability benefits, it's not unusual to get a letter directing you to attend a consultative examination.Depending on the nature of your disability, the exams can be administered by a physician, psychologist, or psychiatrist. Often, a claimant...
The sudden death of a spouse can be emotionally and financially devastating.It's even worse if you're disabled and unable to work when your spouse is gone.Many people are familiar with survivor benefits, which they can start collecting at age 60. However, a disabled...
Not all disabilities are obvious, and not all disabilities are physical. There are many mental disabilities that impact people in the United States. These individuals may not be able to work, just like someone with a physical impairment may be unable to work.It's...
When there aren't enough people to help with Social Security claims, time becomes the enemy for victims who need benefits. It's tiring to know you deserve and need benefits but you have to wait time and time again for the process that could finally bring you relief. A...
There are a variety of medical providers who treat medical conditions. However, the Social Security Administration maintains a specific list of medical professionals they consider Acceptable Medical Sources. They include: licensed physicians (both Medical and...
On August 9, 2007, Social Security Administration issued a rule authorizing some attorney advisors to review case files and issue fully favorable decisions "on the record" (OTR), where the evidence in its entirety warrants disability. The practice was originally...
The answers is, it depends. It depends on your marital status and household income. If you are a single person receiving disability benefits exclusively, you don't necessarily have to file taxes. It is unlikely you have reached the threshold, which is $25,000....
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...
Disabilities impact lives in many ways. For some, they're unable to see or hear the way they used to. Others may not be able to walk or stand for long periods of time. No matter what the disability is, there's no question that it has an impact. It's important for...
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