Category Archives: Winning Disability Benefits

If I Win My Social Security Case, How Long Will it Take to Get my Benefits?

After you win a disability case the Social Security Administration must processes the claim(s) before benefits can start.  The Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) that heard your case will put his or her decision in writing and mail it to the … Continue reading

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How will I know if I have won my disability claim and been awarded benefits?

You rarely know if you have won your benefits right after your hearing.  Sometimes an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) will issue a bench decision or let your attorney or representative know he or she is going to award you your … Continue reading

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How to Win your Reconsidered Social Security Disability Application?

The request for reconsideration is your first appeal after your initial application for Social Security disability is denied.  Your appeal for reconsideration is filed with the Social Security Administration and is decided at the DDS (Disability Determination Services) agency by … Continue reading

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Does My Child Qualify for SSI Benefits?

The criteria used to determine whether a child qualifies for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Benefits is quite different than that of an adult.  Determining whether a child (under 18 years of age) qualifies involves a three step process which includes … Continue reading

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