Category Archives: Why People Are Denied

Social Security Disability Forms

Posted on November 22, 2010 by Editorial Board

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 … Continue reading →

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Social Security Disability Appeals Council Review

Posted on November 15, 2010 by Editorial Board

The Appeals Council is the last level of disability decision making in the Social Security Administration.  If your disability claim is denied by a judge after a hearing you can appeal your case to the Appeals Council (AC) for a … Continue reading →

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How to Handle a Social Security Disability Appeal

Posted on November 10, 2010 by Editorial Board

What should you do if you have the option to file a Social Security Disability appeal? Don’t pass up an appeal!  By appealing you protect your chance of receiving your full back award.  Also, appealing your case moves it up … Continue reading →

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

Posted on November 8, 2010 by Editorial Board

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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