Category Archives: Why People Are Denied

Is it True that Social Security almost Always Denies your Claim a Couple of Times before you are Approved for Disability?

No.  Many people are awarded their benefits at the initial application level, or upon appeal on Reconsideration. In terms of the total number of claimants who are awarded benefits each year, most of those people win their benefits at one … Continue reading

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I Was Approved for VA Disability, Will I Also be Approved for Social Security Disability?

Being approved for VA benefits does not mean your social security disability claim will be approved.  The VA approves or denies benefits based whether the impairment originated while the claimant was engaged in military service and gives percentages as to … Continue reading

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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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Having a Friend Represent You at Your Disability Hearing is a Mistake

You know more than anyone how important your disability case is for you and your family.  You are trying to replace your income with a disability check because you can no longer work due to your medical problems.  Your ability … Continue reading

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