The 9 Most Common Reasons SSI Denied You and What You Should Do About it!
One thing we’ve covered many times at this point is that when you apply for SSI, or SSDI & Veterans service-connected disability benefits – you are very likely to be denied the first time. You can certainly optimize your chances of success by working with a disability lawyer or advocate upfront. But even when you…
How to Choose a Social Security Lawyer in Spokane
If you’re looking for a Social Security Lawyer in Spokane, WA or northern Idaho here’s a checklist of five things to consider. Are they actually located in Spokane? Are they Connected to the Community of Spokane? Do they Help You to Understand Your Social Security Claim? Are they an Expert Are they Approachable? Are they…
Is Social Security the Same As Disability?
Social Security, disability, SSI, & SSDI get confused a lot. Unless you spend your time working with these terms, it is hard to make sense of which program is for which need. Here’s a short description of Social Security and Disability benefits. Social Security & SSI Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a program through…
How to Choose a Social Security Lawyer
Do you know how to choose a Social Security Lawyer? If you’re in the process of applying for Social Security Disability, or if you’ve already applied and are looking to get a bit more help for an appeal – then the following criteria can help you select the best Social Security lawyer for your case….
10 Steps to Winning A Social Security Appeal (Step-by-Step)
If you have applied for SSI or SSDI, you probably know that for many, getting approved on your first shot is a challenge. Getting approved is not an impossible challenge, but the odds can be against you. If you now have, or fear that you will have a denial letter in hand, here’s a step-by-step…
Is a Mental Health Impairment More Likely to Qualify for Social Security?
Many of our clients face the rigamarole of Social Security or Disability claims appeals. In this frustrating mess, they often find themselves asking this question. “Is a Mental Health Impairment More Likely to Qualify for Social Security?” Good Question, Tough Answer In and of itself, a question about how impairment will factor into a Social…
Understanding the Difference Between SSI and SSDI
What’s the difference between SSI and SSDI? If you’ve recently developed a disability and lost the ability to work, you should know about the benefits available to you. The United States Social Security Administration (SSA) provides two main types of programs for people with disabilities: Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI)….
7 Important Questions about PTSD and Social Security Disability Claims
You bet it does! Though it comes down to the severity and how PTSD presents on a daily basis. We’ve covered the chances of you getting a successful claim through the initial filing process before, and I suspect that some of the reason this question gets asked is that it seems mental health challenges are often…
When is it Too Late to Hire a Disability Attorney?
Are you the type of person that likes to figure out how everything works? The type of person that seeks to try to first figure things out on your own? If so, you are not alone. A lot of (future) clients tend to work through the disability process on their own.. at first. You will…
Social Security Myth #4
DISABILITY CLAIMS ARE SOARING! If you were to turn on the nightly news you might come away with the impression that disability claims have soared in recent years. Perhaps everyone is onto the secret? Social Security Disability is a way to get compensation from the Federal Government for being unable to work because of…
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