Category Archives: Basics of SSD

Disability Rights Shouldn’t be a Political Issue

Our national census tells us about 54 million people in the United States are living with a disability, which is about 1 in 5 Americans.  CNN’s research shows over 65 million Americans are taking care of family members with a … Continue reading

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If you Cannot Keep a Job You May Be Disabled

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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Disability Program Under Attack

The Social Security Disability program is under attack.  The Wall Street Journal, Newsmax, and other conservative publications began writing about the disability program over the past several months.  Unfortunately, these articles portray the program in a very negative light. The … Continue reading

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What to Do if You are Not Satisfied with your Current Disability Representation

The key to any working relationship is communication.  If you are not satisfied with your disability attorney it is best to tell them your concerns before hiring someone else to represent you.  Your attorney might be able to fix the … Continue reading

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