Monthly Archives: August 2010

What can I do On My Own to Help my Social Security Disability (Title II) or Supplemental Security Income (Title XVI) Case?

There are several things you can do to help win your Social Security Disability or Supplemental Security Income case.  One of the most important things you can do is to receive consistent medical treatment.  If you do not have access … Continue reading

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Initial Application and Legal Representation

The decision to file a Social Security disability application does not come about easily and it is not reached after mere superficial reflection. The time period that precedes the filing of disability applications is generally marked with difficulties in both … Continue reading

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Can I Win Benefits If I am in my Twenties or Thirties?

Typically it is easier for an older individual to win benefits but it is very possible to win a disability case if you are in your twenties and thirties.  There are several factors that affect the decision including your past … Continue reading

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Key Players at the Hearing: Vocational Experts

Many individuals who are going to their Social Security hearing have never been to a hearing before and are unsure of what to expect. The way in which most people envision the hearing is generally very different from the place … Continue reading

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