Filing for Disability Without Strong Work History
- 13 Dec 2019
- Posted By WebSiteAdmin
Social Security retirement benefits are based on your work history and how much you’ve earned and contributed to the Social Security fund. The Social Security Administration (SSA) keeps records of these numbers. In a way, it is very much like an IRA in that you pay into it...
Read MoreWhat Does Technical Denial of Social Security Benefits Mean?
- 20 Nov 2019
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A technical denial, also called a “non-medical denial” means that the applicant was denied for non-medical reasons. According to public records, this type of denial accounts for about half of all Social Security Disability denials. Applicants will usually be notified about this denial by mail. Reason that an...
Read MoreAgoraphobia, Panic and Other Anxiety Disorders
- 31 Oct 2019
- Posted By WebSiteAdmin
The definition of an anxiety disorder is: a group of mental disorders characterized by significant feelings of anxiety and fear. Among these disorders are: generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, and various phobia-related disorders. These disorders can significantly decrease the quality of a person’s life and even prevent them from being...
Read MoreStop the Wait Act – What is it?
- 30 Sep 2019
- Posted By WebSiteAdmin
A bill was recently introduced in Congress with the goal of dramatically reducing the waiting period for people to start receiving disability benefits. U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA), U.S. Representative Lloyd Doggett (D-TX-35) and U.S. Representative Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-01) introduced the Stop the Wait Act. After waiting months...
Read MoreWhat to Do if Your Disability Application is Denied
- 30 Aug 2019
- Posted By WebSiteAdmin
Applying for SSDI can be a very confusing process. All of the information requirements must be met, or your chances of getting denied increase. Some things the board will want to know is if the applicant: has recently been employed and has been paying FICA is still working...
Read MoreCan I Claim Disability If I Have Crohn’s Disease?
- 05 Mar 2019
- Posted By WebSiteAdmin
As described by the Mayo Clinic: Crohn’s disease is an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). It causes inflammation of your digestive tract, which can lead to abdominal pain, severe diarrhea, fatigue, weight loss and malnutrition. Inflammation caused by Crohn’s disease can involve different areas of the digestive tract in...
Read MoreWhat You Can Expect at Your Social Security Hearing
- 03 Dec 2018
- Posted By WebSiteAdmin
Going into any new situation, a person likes to be as prepared as possible. It helps to know as much information as you can for an upcoming event, especially one as important as your social security hearing. We have compiled this list of things you can expect to...
Read MoreSocial Security Changes in 2019
- 18 Oct 2018
- Posted By WebSiteAdmin
As part of this legal blog, we like to give free advice regarding legal matters that relate to social security and disability. As part of this blog we also like to keep our readers informed of any changes that are made to the laws regarding social security. This...
Read MoreMental Disorders and Social Security Disability
- 15 May 2018
- Posted By WebSiteAdmin
It is widely known that mental disorders can be just as debilitating as physical disorders. After all, the brain is what runs the entire body. Often times people with mental disorders (and their families) are not clear if their condition will allow them to qualify for disability benefits....
Read MoreSocial Security Disability Law: The Basics
- 07 May 2018
- Posted By WebSiteAdmin
When an individual or company is referencing “Social Security disability benefits”, he/she or they are referring to one of two programs overseen by the Social Security Administration (SSA): 1) is the Social Security Disability Insurance Program (SSDI), and the other is 2) the Supplemental Security Income Program (SSI). (The...
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