The Real Cost of Hiring A Social Security Disability Lawyer
What’s the real cost of hiring a Social Security disability lawyer? Sometimes the idea of hiring a lawyer creates a barrier to action. We all know that when the stuff gets sideways, turning to a lawyer to fix it can be the best bet. However, we also know that lawyers cost money. There’s no pretense…
3 Big Mistakes You Can Make After an SSI Claim Denial
Well, you got it, your denial for your SSI claim! Argh!! What should you do next? Here is a list of the three biggest mistakes people make after receiving an SSI claim denial. File a New Claim There is a myth that says you have to file a claim at least three times before your…
4 Items in Your Disability Journal That Will Help You Win Your SSDI Appeal
Social Security Disability appeals can be arduous. They often take an incredibly long time to process. The questions asked by medical experts and judges can leave you confused, and to top it all off, you’re expected to remember minute details about a condition that has been plaguing you for years (by the time you actually…
5 Tips For a New SSI & SSDI Social Security Claim
If you’re filing an SSI or SSDI claim, you want to do your best to avoid ending up in an appeal process that could delay your benefits by up to 2 years! Here are five tips to help you get ahead of the curve and give you a better chance of successfully getting your claim…
7 Ways to Enjoy the Summer While You Wait for Your Disability Appeal to Process
A disability appeal might take upwards of two years from the time you filed your appeal to the time you sit with your disability attorney in front of a judge. As we spring into the Summer season, perhaps it makes sense to take a step back, ease up a little and consider some of these…
5 Questions to Ask your Social Security Disability Attorney
The process of obtaining Social Security can be time-consuming, stressful, and confusing. Whether you’re filing your initial disability claim or working with a Social Security Disability Attorney on an appeal to a denial of your claim, you may still not have much personal knowledge of where you are in the process. For this reason, we…
Physical Disabilities can be a Barrier to Employment
Defining a physical disability seems like it should be straightforward. Something doesn’t work the way it should! Should is, of course, a very subjective term; everyone would have a different definition “should” in this context. What is Physical Activity per the Social Security Administration? It might be easier to say there’s a norm, and most…
Substantially Gainful Activity Explained, and Examples
Social Security Disability benefits are predicated on whether or not you can perform Substantially Gainful Activity (SGA), so it makes sense that a disability blog should define that a bit better and provide examples. Defining Substantially Gainful Activity (SGA) Social Security bases their definition of disability on your ability to work (or perform tasks like working)…
If Your SSI Was Denied Will Your SSDI be Denied Too?
SSI and SSDI are both programs for supporting people who have disabilities that stop them from being able to work. However, the program that works best for you will be dependent upon a couple of different factors. If we break this down a little further, we can fully address the main question: If your SSI…
Here’s What You Should Do Now That You’ve Filed Your Social Security Disability Claim
You’ve filed for Social Security Disability (or SSI) because you’re unable to work due to an injury or illness. Great job! But now what can you do to set yourself up of the best possible chance of success? Here are four things to do for anyone who has filed a social security disability claim….
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