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Questions Asked During a Disability Hearing

In a typical disability hearing the judge and your attorney will take your testimony.  The questions they will ask fall into four broad categories: 1) background information, 2) work history, 3) medical conditions and symptoms, and 4) activities of daily living. Background questions provide the judge general information about you.  This includes items such as […]

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Not Following Your Doctor’s Orders on Medications & Treatment is a Mistake

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The laws of the Social Security Administration (SSA) that are used to decide if you are disabled are detailed and complex.  However some rules are pretty easy to understand. If you are considering filing for disability benefits it’s important that you understand that you should be doing everything you can to get well enough to […]

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

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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 over the phone.  The hearing is your opportunity to tell an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) […]

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Social Security Prefers Disability Claimants Be In Treatment

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The fact that claimants should be in treatment, and be compliant with that treatment, is a critically important rule of the Social Security Administration.  This rule is based around the idea that the person filing for disability benefits appears most reasonable if they are doing everything they can do to get better, and even treatment […]

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Can you be Awarded Social Security Disability Benefits if you have Ever Used Drugs or Alcohol?

Yes, it is still possible to receive social security disability benefits if you have used illegal drugs or alcohol.  The use of drugs and alcohol is definitely a factor that the state agency and an Administrative Law Judge will consider when deciding your case, but a claim will not be precluded based solely on a […]

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Should You Discontinue Medical Treatment if your Primary Doctor has Released you from Care?

It is not a good idea to discontinue treatment.  In fact, discontinuing medical treatment may prevent you from getting your benefits. If your doctor releases you from care and you feel that you still need ongoing medical treatment, it is important to find a new doctor.  You may also want to find a specialist within […]

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Depression Treatment Essential When Filing for Disability Benefits

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Every year millions of Americans are affected by depression. This debilitating mental illness can have a devastating effect. Some people lose their jobs, their families and even their lives. Applying for Disability Benefits Due to Depression For some people depression is a manageable illness. With counseling, and in some cases medication, they are able to […]

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