Category Archives: Legal Concepts in SSD

Appealing a Social Security Disability Decision

If you receive a letter denying your disability benefits the letter should also include instructions on how to appeal.  You must appeal within 60 days from the date of the decision.  It’s best to appeal as soon as possible rather … Continue reading

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Preparing for your Social Security Disability Hearing

A Social Security disability hearing can be an intimidating process if you are not familiar with Social Security’s rules and regulations.  If your case gets to a hearing before an Administrative Law Judge (“ALJ”), it is best for you to … Continue reading

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Getting Past Drug Addiction and Alcoholism Issues by Simply Telling the Truth

Once you get to the point of appearing at a Social Security hearing, you may have waited months if not years from the date of your original application.  Most of your dealings with social security have been through paperwork and … Continue reading

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How to Find an Attorney for your Social Security Disability Case

Finding a good  disability attorney is like finding any other professional.  Many times you can ask around, and get recommendations from friends.  But what if your friends have not been through something that required them to get a Social Security … Continue reading

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