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Assuming the Social Security Administration Knows Everything about You is a Mistake

Posted on May 12, 2014 by Editorial Board

Millions of people file for Social Security Disability and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) every year.  The Social Security Administration (SSA) has difficulty processing these claims quickly, largely because they are understaffed.  For the SSA to keep up they need people … Continue reading →

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Disability Program Under Attack

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Joshua Eyestone

The Social Security Disability program is under attack.  The Wall Street Journal, Newsmax, and other conservative publications began writing about the disability program over the past several months.  Unfortunately, these articles portray the program in a very negative light. The … Continue reading →

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What do I do Next if my Social Security Disability or Supplemental Security Income Case gets Denied?

Posted on April 18, 2011 by Editorial Board

If your Social Security Disability or Supplemental Security Income case gets denied, you should file an appeal.  Generally, there are four levels of appeal for purposes of Social Security Disability or Supplemental Security Income benefits.  These include Reconsideration, Hearing, Appeals … Continue reading →

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Does a Disability Attorney have to File my Appeal with the Appeals Court?

Posted on March 1, 2011 by Editorial Board

No.  You can appeal to the Appeals Council on your own.  However, it can be more difficult to win at the Appeals Council without an attorney, and if you lose the consequences for your disability claim could be drastic . … Continue reading →

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