Social Security Disability

If the Appeals Council denies your request for review of your Social Security Disability claim and you disagree with the decision, or if the Appeals Council decides not to review your claim for Social Security disability benefits, you can file a civil lawsuit in a federal district court. This begins the last level of the …

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The Social Security Administration (“SSA”) will review your application to make sure you meet some basic requirements for Social Security Disability benefits and evaluate any current work activities. If you meet these requirements, Social Security will send your application to the Disability Determination Services office in your state. This state agency completes the disability decision …

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The first thing you should do if you’ve received a denial letter in your Social Security Disability claim is read the letter! I know this seems obvious, but I’ve spoken with countless claimant who were so mad or frustrated that they threw the letter in a drawer or into the trash. What these claimants fail …

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When you apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits, Social Security considers all the medical records and other evidence in your case before it makes any decisions on your eligibility for benefits or your benefit amount. When Social Security makes a decision on your claim, it will send you …

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What Is a Trust? A trust is a legal arrangement regulated by State law in which one party holds money and/or property for the benefit of another. In certain situations, a trust can be set up for an SSI recipient. A trust can contain: cash or other “liquid” assets (such as a life insurance policy …

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Social Security Disability is not an alternative unemployment program of benefits. Any factor that is not related to the claimant’s disability is not relevant to a disability determination. This includes an individual’s inability to find a job in a weak economy with few job vacancies or that an employer would not be likely to hire …

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The first step in evaluating a Social Security Disability claim is determining whether a claimant is performing “substantial gainful activity” or SGA. The Unsuccessful Work Attempt According to Social Security’s regulations, work you have done will not ordinarily show that you are capable of performing substantial gainful activity if, after working for a period of …

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This post is in response to a comment in a local newspaper. In the “Spout Off” section of the Northwest Florida Daily News, a commentator complained: “There are more people going on disability than getting jobs. Apparently it is easier to qualify for disability than get a job.  Something [sic] really wrong with this situation.” …

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