Monthly Archives: January 2011

How can an Attorney Help my Social Security Disability Case?

Posted on January 21, 2011 by Editorial Board

It is important to know that an attorney can help you out at every step of the claim process.  An attorney can also take your case at any point in the process as well. This help includes gathering all the … Continue reading →

Posted in Basics of SSD, Questions & Answers, Social Security Hearings, Winning Disability Benefits | Comments Off on How can an Attorney Help my Social Security Disability Case?

Schizophrenia and Social Security Disability Benefits

Posted on January 19, 2011 by Editorial Board

If you or someone close to you has been diagnosed with Schizophrenia you should know that people with schizophrenia may be eligible for Social Security Disability and/or and SSI benefits. The eligibility process is a complicated one, and not everyone … Continue reading →

Posted in Mental Conditions | Comments Off on Schizophrenia and Social Security Disability Benefits

You will Receive a Decision on a Disability Claim in 90 to 120 Days

Posted on January 17, 2011 by Editorial Board

Not necessarily.  Ultimately, the outcome takes as long as the Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) or disability examiner needs to render a fully developed, fair decision.  The time frame may be roughly two to four months, but this is not a … Continue reading →

Posted in Basics of SSD, Filing Initial Application, Social Security Hearings, Winning Disability Benefits | Comments Off on You will Receive a Decision on a Disability Claim in 90 to 120 Days

The Social Security Administration (“SSA”) Denies Claims to Save Government Money.

Posted on January 14, 2011 by Editorial Board

The SSA does not deny claims to save government money.  Applicants are generally not approved because either they do not have adequate objective medical evidence to prove their claim or they are not aware of the appeals process they are … Continue reading →

Posted in Basics of SSD, Questions & Answers, Why People Are Denied | Comments Off on The Social Security Administration (“SSA”) Denies Claims to Save Government Money.