Category Archives: Basics of SSD

What Can You Expect If You Win Social Security Disability Benefits?

Posted on September 6, 2010 by John R. Heard

Winning Social Security Disability benefits can be a huge help to most people.  As a disability lawyer I am in the business of helping people win their benefits, so I often hear questions about what exactly you get when you … Continue reading →

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How Much Back Pay Can I Get If Approved?

Posted on September 6, 2010 by Editorial Board

“Date of Entitlement” to Past-Due Benefits When you meet with an attorney about your social security disability case, one of the first topics discussed is the date you are entitled to benefits, or “onset date.”  This date determines when you … Continue reading →

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If Denied for Social Security Disability or SSI, you Need to File an Appeal

Posted on September 6, 2010 by Editorial Board

There are four levels of appeal for denial of Social Security Disability or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Benefits.  These generally include a Request for Reconsideration, a Request for a Hearing, a Request for Review by the Appeals Council, and filing … Continue reading →

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How Long does a Social Security Disability or Supplemental Security Income Appeal typically take?

Posted on September 6, 2010 by Editorial Board

There is no way of knowing for sure how long an appeal for Social Security Disability or Supplemental Security Income benefits will take.  There are four levels of appeal for denials of Social Security benefits.  The first level of appeal … Continue reading →

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