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Category Archives: Social Security
Likely No Cost-of-Living-Adjustment (COLA) in 2016 for Social Security
Due to low gasoline prices, the federal government might not be making a cost of living adjust in 2016 for Social Security recipients. If you need more information about a Social Security Disability/SSI matter, personal injury matter (car wreck, boating accident, … Continue reading
Don’t Hire a Non-Attorney Representative on your Disability Case!
Social Security Disability and SSI claimants should always be wary of incompetent representation. As discussed before, my belief is that part of ensuring competent representation is to hire a licensed attorney experienced in practicing before the Social Security Administration. A … Continue reading
Social Security – Hiring More Judges?
The SSA is hoping to hire 250 new ALJs this fiscal year and another 250 in fiscal year 2016. So far 105 ALJs have been hired this year. However, these new judges are unlikely to reduce the backlog of cases … Continue reading
Social Security – Appeal a Denial Quickly
What happens if I am denied benefits and I do not appeal within 60 days? You’ll have to start over with a new application — and it may mean that you’ll lose some back benefits. So it’s important to appeal … Continue reading
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Social Security Hearing Statistics
I am often asked by clients, “how long will it be until my hearing is scheduled?” Also, clients want to know about the Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) assigned to their case. An excellent source for up-to-date statistics on the hearing … Continue reading
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Disability Defined for Social Security
The Social Security Administration defines disability as the “inability to engage in any substantial gainful activity by reason of a medically determinable physical or mental impairment which can be expected to result in death or which has lasted or can be … Continue reading
Social Security – What happens if I am denied benefits and I do not appeal within 60 days?
You’ll have to start over with a new application — and it may mean that you’ll lose some back benefits. So it’s important to appeal all denials within 60 days. It’s better if you appeal right away so that you … Continue reading
The Importance of Test Results in Childhood SSI Social Security Psychological Cases
In determining whether a child qualifies for disability under the Childhood SSI regulations, the SSA determines with the child meets or exceeds a listing or whether the child functionally meets a listing through deficits in any number of six … Continue reading
What kinds of disability benefits are there?
There are several kinds of disability benefits for which a person can be eligible. Depending on the facts, you may be entitled to one of these benefits, or you may be entitled to more than one. The medical rules are … Continue reading
Can I Qualify for Social Security Disability?
Whether someone can qualify for Social Security Disability or Supplemental Security Income benefits is not a simple yes-or-no evaluation. Many factors are considered such as age, education, job skills, and physical or mental impairments. Social Security regulations make it easier … Continue reading
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