Category Archives: Basics of SSD

Limitations That Help in Any Job Anywhere

Posted on February 4, 2011 by Editorial Board

When you testify at your disability hearing about your limitations that contribute to your disability you should prioritize the message, and tell the Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) about your biggest problems first.  Save the minor problems for the bottom of … Continue reading →

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Does it matter if you get a local Social Security Disability Lawyer?

Posted on February 2, 2011 by Editorial Board

A local attorney may be more accessible if they have an office near you.  Also, you will likely have more opportunities to meet with the attorney face to face.  They might be familiar with the local judges and experts that … Continue reading →

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

Posted on January 26, 2011 by Editorial Board

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 … Continue reading →

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If I am Awarded Disability Benefits will I be Entitled to a Back Award? If so, will it be Paid in a Lump Sum?

Posted on January 24, 2011 by Editorial Board

If you are awarded Social Security Disability insurance benefits and you have been disabled for more than five months before the date of your award you will be entitled to a back award, which will be paid in a lump … Continue reading →

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