While you may dread a denial of your initial disability benefits application, it is a reality to say that this is what most people can expect. The vast majority of initial benefit claims are denied and reconsiderations, which is the initial step of the appeals process, are denied at an even greater rate, although many…
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SSA’s Representative Repayment Program
Are you or a loved one having a difficult time managing money and receiving Social Security payments? If this is the case, Social Security may find you or your loved one to be a candidate for the Representative Payment Program. We will talk more about this program and who it is for here. What Is…
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What Are the Five Steps SSA Takes to Determine Disability?
Did you know that the Social Security Administration has a five-step, sequential evaluation process to determine whether an individual is disabled or not disabled? Each step of the way, the SSA makes an analysis and tries to determine whether an individual is disabled or not. If the SSA cannot make that determination at a particular…
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What Questions Will Be Asked in Your Social Security Disability Interview?
Do you have a disabling injury, illness, or condition? If so, you may have felt, and even been surprised by, the quick financial pressure that can come with it. With a condition that prevents you from retaining gainful employment, bills can quickly pile up to oppressive, seemingly insurmountable heights. To help alleviate some of the…
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What Automatically Qualifies You for SSDI Benefits?
The application process for Social Security disability benefits can be daunting. The truth is, it really can be challenging. Extensive documentation will be necessary. You will not only need a substantial amount of documentation but a substantial amount of the right kind of documentation. There are, however, instances where an SSDI benefit applicant may automatically…
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How Does the SSA Determine If I Can Do My Past Work and Why Does it Matter?
There are two large federal programs that provide assistance to individuals with disabilities. These programs are Social Security and Supplemental Security Income. The two programs have significant differences, but also some similarities as well. For instance, both of them are administered by the Social Security Administration (SSA). Both of them are only for individuals that…
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Social Security Survivor Benefits
Under certain circumstances, the family members of a disabled individual can receive Social Security benefits. For instance, Social Security survivor benefits can kick in after the death of a disabled worker. After death, the disabled worker’s spouse or dependents may be eligible to receive these benefits. Here, we will discuss more on what Social Security…
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How Do I Appeal My Disability Benefits Denial in Federal Court?
While many people may have their initial Social Security Disability benefits application denied, many more have success on appeal. There are several levels of appeals, including a request for reconsideration, a hearing before an Administrative Law Judge, and a decision rendered by the Appeals Council. Should efforts prove fruitless on these appeals levels, then there…
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Undercover Surveillance and Social Security Disability
Have you heard rumors that Social Security will investigate you if you are applying for or receiving Social Security disability benefits? While it is unlikely that Social Security will hire a private investigator or start combing through your online and social media presence, this could very well happen if a red flag has been raised…
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When Should You Apply for Social Security Disability Benefits?
Social Security disability benefits offer vital financial support to many disabled individuals who can no longer work. The wait for approval for these benefits can create high levels of anxiety and severe financial pressure. You may, however, be hesitating to apply for benefits for one reason or another. Here, we will address when you should…
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