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Category Archives: Questions & Answers
Is it True that Social Security almost Always Denies your Claim a Couple of Times before you are Approved for Disability?
No. Many people are awarded their benefits at the initial application level, or upon appeal on Reconsideration. In terms of the total number of claimants who are awarded benefits each year, most of those people win their benefits at one … Continue reading
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What Evidence is Used to Evaluate a Disability Claim?
The most important evidence used to decide your disability benefits claim is medical evidence. You must be prepared to inform the Social Security Administration (SSA) of all the treatment you have received and all of the doctors you have seen … Continue reading
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When is the Best Time to Apply for Social Security Benefits?
You should apply for Social Security Disability or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits when your health no longer allows you to work at the level of Substantial Gainful Activity. Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA) is defined as work that is both … Continue reading
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Consultative Exams (CEs): What Are They?
After you’ve filed your application for Social Security benefits, you’ve received a letter in the mail notifying you that the Social Security Administration (SSA) is sending you out to a disability examination with a doctor. The letter states it is … Continue reading
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