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Form 3441 Used to Appeal a Social Security Disability Case

If  Social Security denies your case you must fill out a Form 3441 as part of your appeal.  The form asks for updated information about your medical treatment, medications, daily activities, and if you recently worked or attended school.  When … Continue reading

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Past Work: As Performed vs. As Usually Performed

Social Security will deny your claim if they believe you could do your past relevant work, either as you performed it or as it is usually performed.  Social Security looks at the information you give them in the disability forms … Continue reading

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If You Can Not Return to Past Work Are You Disabled?

In most cases Social Security must decide that you cannot do your past work or other work before awarding you disability benefits.  However, depending on your age, you might qualify just by showing you cannot perform your past work. If … Continue reading

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How to Deal with a Rude or Impolite Social Security Judge (ALJ)

Administrative Law Judges (ALJs) conduct the Social Security Disability hearings for the Social Security Administration (SSA).  ALJs, and the SSA in general, are dealing with a huge back log in cases that take way too long to decide on.  ALJs … Continue reading

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