Monthly Archives: February 2011

What to Do if You are Not Satisfied with your Current Disability Representation

The key to any working relationship is communication.  If you are not satisfied with your disability attorney it is best to tell them your concerns before hiring someone else to represent you.  Your attorney might be able to fix the … Continue reading

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If I Win My Social Security Case, How Long Will it Take to Get my Benefits?

After you win a disability case the Social Security Administration must processes the claim(s) before benefits can start.  The Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) that heard your case will put his or her decision in writing and mail it to the … Continue reading

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How will I know if I have won my disability claim and been awarded benefits?

You rarely know if you have won your benefits right after your hearing.  Sometimes an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) will issue a bench decision or let your attorney or representative know he or she is going to award you your … Continue reading

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Make Sure your Doctor Really Does Support your SSD or SSI Disability Case

When making a decision to file either an SSD or SSI case, it is very important to have a doctor that supports what you are trying to do.  Having a doctor that truly believes that you are disabled because of … Continue reading

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