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How to Win your Reconsidered Social Security Disability Application?

The request for reconsideration is your first appeal after your initial application for Social Security disability is denied.  Your appeal for reconsideration is filed with the Social Security Administration and is decided at the DDS (Disability Determination Services) agency by … Continue reading

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Does My Child Qualify for SSI Benefits?

The criteria used to determine whether a child qualifies for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Benefits is quite different than that of an adult.  Determining whether a child (under 18 years of age) qualifies involves a three step process which includes … Continue reading

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Limitations That Help in Any Job Anywhere

When you testify at your disability hearing about your limitations that contribute to your disability you should prioritize the message, and tell the Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) about your biggest problems first.  Save the minor problems for the bottom of … Continue reading

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Does it matter if you get a local Social Security Disability Lawyer?

A local attorney may be more accessible if they have an office near you.  Also, you will likely have more opportunities to meet with the attorney face to face.  They might be familiar with the local judges and experts that … Continue reading

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