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If I Win My Social Security Case, How Long Will it Take to Get my Benefits?

After you win a disability case the Social Security Administration must processes the claim(s) before benefits can start.  The Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) that heard your case will put his or her decision in writing and mail it to the address you have on file with the Social Security Administration.  Claimants typically start receiving benefits […]

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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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SSI Income Limits: How Much is Too Much?

To qualify for Supplemental Security Insurance (SSI), your household income must fall under both the income and resource limits. Income is money you earn such as a salary or other wages and other forms of income, such as unemployment or workman’s compensation benefits.  However, Social Security does not count all benefits.  For example, food stamps […]

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Can my Social Security benefits be seized to pay child support, or for other reasons?

Supplemental Security Income payments cannot be levied or garnished.  In general, federal law protects Social Security benefits from assignment, levy, or garnishment.  However, there are five exceptions in which Social Security benefits may be garnished.  The federal government can garnish Social Security benefits to enforce child support or alimony obligations.  They may also collect unpaid […]

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Will my Disability Attorney or Representative Complete my Paperwork for Me?

Your disability attorney should make sure that your appeals are filed on time and that all the paperwork needed to process your claim is filed.  However, some of the paperwork for a disability claim cannot be completed without input from the client.  Social Security wants a lot of information that only the client can provide.  […]

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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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Am I Eligible for Social Security Disability Insurance (DIB) Coverage?

To receive Social Security Disability insurance benefits (DIB), you must have a medical impairment that is expected to last at least twelve months or result in death.  Social Security does not pay partial benefits or a percentage according to the degree of your disability.  To be eligible for DIB, you must fulfill the requirements of […]

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The Social Security Administration (“SSA”) Denies Claims to Save Government Money.

The SSA does not deny claims to save government money.  Applicants are generally not approved because either they do not have adequate objective medical evidence to prove their claim or they are not aware of the appeals process they are entitled to. It is important to see your primary care physician and specialists regularly to […]

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