Can You Return To Work While Your Claim Is Pending?
This is one of the most popular questions in the area of Social Security Disability law. Take this example:
Bob’s social security disability case is denied upon the initial application. He has been out of work for 8 months and not receiving any income. Bob appeals his case and requests a hearing, but it could take [...]
July 21, 2010
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What Will I Be Asked In My Disability Hearing?
One of the most popular questions a claimant has before their social security disability hearing is just what will be asked of them at the hearing. The most obvious questions will certainly revolve around what is preventing the claimant from holding a full-time job, but there are a number of other important topics that are [...]
June 23, 2010
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Getting Help With Our Complex Social Security System
The New York Times has implemented a four-part series that will address the multitude of questions that people have about the Social Security system. As evidenced by some of the questions, there is no doubt that people across the country struggle to understand the complexities with social security benefits.
In an effort to explain the difference [...]
June 14, 2010
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You May Be Disabled, But Do You Qualify?
LIVE DISABILITY WEBCAST – MAY 26th at 8pm
Millions of people across the country are under the impression that they will be entitled to disability benefits based solely on the fact that they are unable to work. This is simply not true.
In fact, before the Social Security Administration even looks at a person’s alleged injuries or [...]
May 26, 2010
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Disability And A Strong Work History
Ever wonder why someone’s employment history is crucial in determining if a person should be entitled to social security disability benefits? A major misconception in the world of disability is that only a person’s medical condition matters when the Social Securty Administration decides if a person is disabled. This is simply not true.
A claimant’s medical [...]
May 11, 2010
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Delaying Your Case So You Can Hire A Lawyer
Most people don’t want to delay their hearing since they’ve waited several months to appear in front of an Administrative Law Judge. But in some cases, delaying your hearing might increase your chances of winning disability benefits.
Certain disability claims are complicated. The medical evidence might be highly complex and often times, the procedural aspects of [...]
May 4, 2010
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Don’t Let The Government Deny Your Disability Benefits
Like most government programs, the Social Security Disability program was enacted to help people maintain a steady stream of income even though they are unable to work. Unfortunately, getting these benefits can be a process. But that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t go after them!
If you have a strong work history, it means you’ve likley paid [...]
April 30, 2010
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IT’S TAX DAY!
In the spirit of April 15th, otherwise known as Tax Day in the United States, we thought it would be helpful to inform you on whether or not you have to pay taxes on your social security disability benefits.
In certain circumstances, you might have to pay taxes even if you are receiving disability benefits. Depending [...]
April 15, 2010
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What Exactly Are The Benefits For Social Security Disability?
Live Disability Webcast – Wednesday, April 7th at 8pm
If you’re a candidate for Social Security Disability benefits, are you aware of the benefits that you might be entitled to? Aside from a monthly allocation of funds from the Federal Government, there are many other benefits that a disability recipient can take advantage of.
Wouldn’t it be [...]
April 7, 2010
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Has The Government Run Out Of Money?
The New York Times published a startling piece this past Wednesday detailing that for the first time, the Social Security Administration is paying out more money to recipeints than it’s bringing in through Social Security taxes. I think this notion that the Social Security Administration is running out of money is starting to become a [...]
March 26, 2010
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