Category Archives: Winning Disability Benefits

Winning Social Security Disability with Depression Disorder

Depression can affect your disability application and disability determination in various ways. On the one hand, it is not uncommon for disability applicants to feel depressed because of their inability to continue working and provide for their families, particularly after … Continue reading

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How Good are the Chances of Winning a Social Security Disability or SSI Case?

The chances of receiving a favorable decision depend on several factors.  How well the case has been developed, the severity of the impairment, the claimant’s age and education as well as the quality of medical records accumulated on the claimant’s … Continue reading

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The Dangers of Handling your Social Security Disability Case Without an Attorney

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 … Continue reading

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