Monthly Archives: October 2010

Do Adults Win Social Security Disability Easier Than Children?

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has different rules for considering claims filed by adults than they do for children’s cases.  When an adult files for social security benefits, the following definition of disability is applied:  An individual shall be considered … Continue reading

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When Are Social Security Disability Benefits Taxable?

When a person is approved for Social Security disability benefits, they could be liable for taxes. They can find themselves with tax obligations if they have other sources of income over and above their disability payment. If their spouse earns … Continue reading

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Are Social Security Administrative Law Judges (ALJs) Fair?

Are ALJs Pressured Into Quotas or Other Non Claimant Friendly Goals? Approximately 64 percent of applicants for disability benefits have their initial application denied. To pursue their claim, applicants who have been denied must present their case to an Administrative … Continue reading

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What Causes a Stroke, and What Happens During a Stroke?

If you have suffered from a full-blown stroke, you may be eligible to receive Social Security disability benefits.  Stroke is mentioned in the medical conditions listings in the Social Security Administration’s impairment listing manual or “blue book.”  If someone who … Continue reading

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