Ortiz Law Firm is dedicated to helping people recover the disability benefits they deserve. We handle group Long Term Disability (LTD) claims, individual disability insurance policy claims, ERISA disability claims, and Social Security Disability claims.
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Navigating the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) claim process can be challenging and lengthy. Many claimants wait months for a decision on their claims, which often creates financial hardships for them. There is not much you can do to speed up the application process. If the SSA denies your application …
How To Get A Quicker Social Security Disability Decision With A Dire Need LetterRead More
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The Social Security Administration (SSA) is committed to providing Social Security Disability benefits quickly to claimants whose medical conditions are so serious that they clearly meet Social Security’s strict disability standards. Social Security’s two fast-track processes, Quick Disability Determination (QDD) and Compassionate Allowances (CAL), use technology to identify claimants with the most severe disabilities and …
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National numbers and statistics show approximately 70% of all initial applications for Social Security Disability benefits are denied by the Social Security Administration (SSA). This website is dedicated to educating you about the Social Security disability application and appeal process to try and increase your chance of winning your disability claim. This page is an …
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This is where many claimants go wrong. I cannot tell you how many times I have spoken with Social Security Disability claimants who received an unfavorable Notice of Determination or Notice of Reconsideration, and then failed to take immediate action. It happens for many reasons. They put the letter aside out of frustration or despair. …
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Note: SSR 06-03p was Rescinded by Federal Register Notice Vol. 82, No. 57, page 15263, effective March 27, 2017 SSR 06-03p is a Policy Interpretation Ruling in SSDI and SSI disability claims titled ‘Considering Opinions and Other Evidence from Sources Who Are Not “Acceptable Medical Sources” in Disability Claims; Considering Decisions on Disability by Other Governmental and …
// by Nick Ortiz
It doesn’t happen very often, but every now and again a claimant will ask me if the Social Security Administration conducts surveillance to use against the claimant in processing continuing disability review (“CDR”) claims. Up until this weekend, I would have said, “No. Although possible, I have never heard of the Social Security Administration conducting …
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Applicants and claimants for Social Security Disability claims often ask me whether they “really” need an attorney to represent them through the application and approval process for benefits. I would never state that you need to hire an attorney because a claimant may go through the entire appeals process without an attorney or other representative. …
Win Rates For Unrepresented Claimants vs. Attorney-Represented ClaimantsRead More
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The definition of disability for Social Security disability claims is different than under other programs. Social Security pays only for total disability. No benefits are payable for partial disability or temporary disability. For all individuals applying for disability benefits under Title II (Disability Insurance Benefits) and for adults applying under Title XVI (SSI), the definition of …
The Definition Of Disability And The One Year Rule In Social Security Disability ClaimsRead More
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Once your Social Security Disability hearing is completed, the Administrative Law Judge (“ALJ”) will issue a written decision. The length of time it will take to issue the decision depends on the individual Judge. In the Pensacola, FL / Mobile, AL area, the time varies from just a couple weeks to over six months. The …
ALJ Hearing Decisions: Fully Favorable, Partially Favorable Or UnfavorableRead More
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The most common response I receive from my clients is, “How am I supposed to see a doctor or go to the hospital if I don’t have any money or insurance?” This is a valid point. In fact, lack of money or health insurance to see a doctor is a legitimate excuse for not seeking …
How Am I Supposed To Get Medical Treatment Without Insurance Or Money For The Doctor?Read More
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When a person files a claim for disability benefits with the Social Security Administration, they will be asked, “What is the Alleged Onset Date of your disability?” I like to explain to my clients that it is more of a legal term than a medical one. What Social Security is really asking is, “When did …
The Alleged Onset Date (AOD) In Social Security ClaimsRead More
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We are often asked, “Can a Social Security disability attorney speed up my case?” The answer is yes. There are many advantages to having an attorney represent you in the Social Security Disability process, from the initial application to appeals. Below we will discuss several ways that having a disability attorney represent you might help …
Can A Social Security Disability Attorney Speed Up A Case?Read More
Ortiz Law Firm is a national disability law firm specializing in long-term disability appeals, disability insurance lawsuits, and Social Security Disability claims. Contact us for a free case review.
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