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

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 do Social Security disability hearings.  Some lawyers have nationwide Social Security law practices.  They can […]

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Social Security Disability Forms

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Social Security Disability Forms are part of the paperwork you have to fill out during the disability application process.  You have to do some of the forms when you start your case, while others are mailed to you by Social Security after you have already started your case. The Disability Forms ask about your work […]

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What can I do On My Own to Help my Social Security Disability (Title II) or Supplemental Security Income (Title XVI) Case?

There are several things you can do to help win your Social Security Disability or Supplemental Security Income case.  One of the most important things you can do is to receive consistent medical treatment.  If you do not have access to medical treatment, talk to your attorney or representative.  Many times, he or she may […]

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How can an Attorney Help my Social Security Disability Case?

It is important to know that an attorney can help you out at every step of the claim process.  An attorney can also take your case at any point in the process as well. This help includes gathering all the necessary preliminary information that is needed in filing the initial application, filing a request for […]

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