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Good News for 2014 COLA

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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 over year increases in the Consumer Price Index. A 2014 COLA increase is good news […]

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The 5 Steps of a Social Security Disability Case

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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 or not. It’s a sequential process that is dependent on completing each step in order. […]

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

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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 hearing is swiftly approaching.  You will get one chance to convince the judge you are […]

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