Should You Hire An Attorney For Your Disability Case?
LIVE DISABILITY WEBCAST – April 21st at 9pm
For starters, a claimant is NOT required to hire a lawyer to represent them for social security disability benefits. In fact, the Social Security Administration claims that the system is designed for the individual claimant to handle their case themselves. While it’s certainly not a requirement, hiring a [...]
April 21, 2010
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How Long Does It Take To Get A Disability Hearing?
If you file for Social Security Disability benefits, brace yourself for a long and sometimes frustrating journey. The Federal Government expects to receive approximately 3 million disability applications this year and there are close to 800,000 pending cases.
What does this mean for disability recipient hopefuls?
It means that you may have to wait months, or possibly [...]
April 14, 2010
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Do Not Fear An Expert At Your Disability Hearing
So you’ve finally received your Notice of Hearing after waiting several months. While you skim through the notice, you see a paragraph warning you that an expert will be testifying at your hearing. Why in the world would an expert be needed at your hearing?
Sometimes, the Judge presiding over your hearing calls upon an expert [...]
March 2, 2010
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When Should I Apply For Disability Benefits?
Live Webcast – Wednesday, February 24th at 7pm
Markhoff & Mittman’s series of live webcasts continues on February 24th at 7pm with a special 15 minute show covering the topic of when a person should apply for disability benefits. Disability attorney Scott Daniels breaks down the ramifications of applying at specific times and how to increase [...]
February 23, 2010
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One Thing You Must Do To Ensure A Fair Decision
The disturbing reality of the Social Security Administration’s decision making process on disability claims is that approximately 70% of the claims are denied upon an initial application. That means roughly 7 out of every 10 applications for disability benefits are denied.
So what can you do to increase your chances for success?
Well, for starters, hiring a [...]
February 10, 2010
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