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Not Appealing Your Social Security Disability or SSI Case before the Deadline is a Mistake

The Social Security Administration (SSA) will send you letters that tell you their decision at each step in the process.  A typical disability claim will take several months to be decided by the state agency in your state.  When you … Continue reading

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What Happens at a Social Security Disability or SSI Hearing?

No two hearings are alike since every case and every judge are different.  However, there are some features that most Social Security disability hearings have in common. 1.  The Judge’s Opening Disability hearings are presided over by a Social Security … Continue reading

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The 5 Steps of a Social Security Disability Case

Many people seeking Social Security benefits apply and go through the entire process without ever realizing that there is a method to the madness. The Social Security Administration uses a strict five-step process to determine whether an individual is disabled … Continue reading

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Not Getting Status Updates Of Your Social Security Disability or SSI Case is a Mistake

The Social Security Administration (SSA) and state Disability Determination Service (DDS) agencies that handle your Social Security Disability application are understaffed and cannot keep up with all the work they have.  This is the reason for the delays in getting … Continue reading

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