Category Archives: Winning Disability Benefits

Anxiety Disorders Can Lead to Social Security Disability Benefits

Posted on December 3, 2010 by Editorial Board

Anxiety is a very normal reaction to everyday stress.  It is a natural reaction that helps you cope mentally and be prepared in any given stressful situation. Problems occur, however, when the stress experienced becomes excessive and prolonged, and this … Continue reading →

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What are the Grids?

Posted on December 1, 2010 by Editorial Board

The Grids are a set of rules that help simplify the disability determination process.  If your case falls directly under a Grid rule then that rule determines whether your case is denied or awarded.  The Grids help older disability claimants … Continue reading →

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Sustainability as an Alternate Theory

Posted on November 24, 2010 by Editorial Board

Many disabled individuals are able to do some amount of work.  You might qualify for Social Security disability benefits even if you are able to do a part time job.  Social Security looks at whether you can do a full … Continue reading →

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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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