Monthly Archives: September 2010

Advice for Your Social Security Disability Hearing

If you have an upcoming hearing with an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) for your Social Security Disability case then you probably have several questions.  Most people have never testified in court before, so they have questions about what they will … Continue reading

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How to Find an Attorney for your Social Security Disability Case

Finding a good  disability attorney is like finding any other professional.  Many times you can ask around, and get recommendations from friends.  But what if your friends have not been through something that required them to get a Social Security … Continue reading

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You Can Apply for Social Security Disability Benefits Online

It easy to apply for disability benefits online through the Social Security Administration (SSA) website. The process is different for adults and for children. It may take time to collect all the information you need to apply for disability benefits. … Continue reading

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Social Security Disability Insurance Eligibility

There are two programs under the Social Security Administration that enable individuals to receive benefits when they are deemed to have met Social Security’s definition of disability—that is, when an individual is unable to engage in any substantial gainful activity … Continue reading

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