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
Tags: benefits, Disability, New York, old-age, security, social, system, times Posted in: Social Security Disability 
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The Top 3 Factors In Every Disability Case
LIVE DISABILITY WEBCAST – THURSDAY MAY 6th at 8pm
Markhoff & Mittman’s series of live disability webcasts is back and New York disability lawyer Scott Daniels will cover the top three factors in every disability case.
A person’s medical condition is NOT the only thing that the Social Security Administration looks at when deciding whether a person [...]
May 5, 2010
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Which Disability Program Are You Entitled To?
Live Disability Webcast – April 19, 2010 at 9:30PM
Markhoff & Mittman’s series of live disability webcasts continues tonight with a special on the two disability programs that the Social Security Administration offers to individuals who are unable to work because of a physical or mental impairment.
Most people think that once they become unable to work [...]
April 19, 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
Tags: administration, benefits, money, New York, security, social, times Posted in: General 2 Comments
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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Get Disability Benefits Without A Hearing
In New York, when you are denied benefits at the initial application stage, you case is transferred to the hearing level where you will have to appear in front of an Administrative Law Judge and offer live testimony why you are unable to work.
For many people, court proceedings can be a nerve-wracking experience. You are [...]
March 5, 2010
Tags: avoid, benefits, case, Disability, hearing, New York, security, social Posted in: Social Security Disability, Uncategorized No Comments
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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Markhoff & Mittman Hits The Airwaves
The Social Security Disability Mess – LIVE WEBCAST on BlogTalkRadio Tonight at 6pm
The problems with the Social Security Administration’s disability program are endless. The system was designed for individuals to receive compensation in the event they are no longer able to work as a result of a physical or mental impairment. Everyone who works and [...]
February 18, 2010
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When Getting Out Of Bed Is A Struggle
If you are suffering from a physical or mental impairment, a “bad day” might consist of you never leaving your bed. Experiencing “good days” and “bad days” are a common occurrence for people seeking disability benefits, but understanding how it could affect your case is crucial.
The weather here in New York changes very frequently. Those [...]
February 4, 2010
Tags: bad, days, Disability, good, mental, New York, physical, security, social Posted in: Uncategorized No Comments
Social Security Sequential Evaluation Process
The Social Security Administration uses a 5 Step Sequential Evaluation to determine if you are disabled. Broken down, its quite easy to understand, however, claiming that you are disabled and actually being found disabled by the Social Security Administration are two very different things. Below is quick summary of each step:
The first step Social Security [...]
September 30, 2009
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