Why Your Employment History Matters
The Social Security Administration certainly wants to know about a claimant’s physical or emotional impairments. But did you know that a claimant’s employment history is a major factor in whether a claimant can be determined disabled?
A work history provides insight into how long a potential disability recipient has contributed into the Social Security system. Someone [...]
July 8, 2010
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What Really Goes On At A Social Security Disability Hearing?
Disability hearings can be scary propositions. Claimant’s who finally get a hearing date know that they have already been denied once by the Federal government. Now a Federal Judge is going to review the case and decide whether the initial application should have been approved. There is nothing fun about a courtroom. Nor is there [...]
May 20, 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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Win Your Disability Case With The Right Medical Evidence
Submitting the proper medical evidence is easily the most important element of a disability case. Without the right evidence, a disability analyst or Administrative Law Judge cannot grant your case.
Often times, claimants rely too much on hospital records, surgical reports and single opinions of treating sources. While these pieces of evidence do help in supporting [...]
April 27, 2010
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The Social Security Disability Hearing
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Ever wonder what actually happens at a social security disability hearing? Is it a formal setting similar to the hearings seen on the TV drama Law & Order? Is there an attorney present that is representing the government? How long does a hearing typically last?
Answers to these questions and [...]
April 5, 2010
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Dressing For Your Disability Hearing
Ever wonder what to wear for your social security disability hearing?
Is the hearing a formal courtroom proceeding? Is a suit and tie necessary? Will the Judge rule against you if you are not in formal attire?
When you appear in front of an Administrative Law Judge, it is important to be prepared for every aspect of your [...]
March 30, 2010
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Can You Get A Decision At The Hearing?
At a social security disability hearing, there is a chance that you might be able to walk out of the courtroom knowing exactly whether or not the Social Security Security Administration is going to pay you benefits. For some claimants, finding out this information is a huge relief, especially if it’s good news.
While Judges have [...]
March 17, 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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Refuse To Lose Your Social Security Disability Case!
There are almost 3 million applicants for disability benefits each year. Out of this incredibly large number, The Social Security Administration denies about 70% of these cases. This number is discouraging, but there are things you can do to increase your chances of successfully winning your disability claim.
Relying on what you put in the application [...]
February 22, 2010
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A Denial Is Not The End Of Your Case!
Have you received a denial from the Social Security Administration rejecting your claim for disability benefits? Well, so have millions of other disability claimants across the country. Don’t worry. Your disability case is far from over.
Unfortunately, 65% of initial applications are denied upon an initial application. Thats means about 7 out of 10 people that [...]
February 19, 2010
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