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Good News for 2014 COLA

We have good news to share with Social Security Disability beneficiaries. The government recently announced the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2014, which will give most SSD beneficiaries a raise. The COLA is computed using a formula that looks at year … Continue reading

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The 5 Steps of a Social Security Disability Case

Many people seeking Social Security benefits apply and go through the entire process without ever realizing that there is a method to the madness. The Social Security Administration uses a strict five-step process to determine whether an individual is disabled … Continue reading

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The Dangers of Handling your Social Security Disability Case Without an Attorney

Why is it dangerous not to have an Advocate (Attorney or even non-legal Representative) at your Social Security Disability case? You’ve filed your application.  You’ve waited months (and sometimes years) for your hearing to be scheduled.  The day of your … Continue reading

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