When it comes to applying for Social Security Disability benefits, the disability benefits evidence you submit in support of your disability claim is crucial to the success of that claim. Your treating physician’s opinions and the contents of your medical records can have a huge effect on whether your claim will be accepted. This blog will provide some recommendations...
Continue ReadingFor clients who have been denied social security disability benefits, it is possible to appeal that denial. A formal appeal needs to be submitted in writing within 60 days of receiving notice of the denial. It is assumed that you received the letter no later than five days after the denial letter was mailed to you. There are three...
Continue ReadingIt is impossible to accurately predict how long it will take for the Social Security Administration to make a determination on a social security disability claim. It can easily take anywhere from 30 days to two years for your benefits to be awarded. Unfortunately, social security programs do not have established deadlines for applications or appeals. On average, an...
Continue ReadingIf you have filed a claim for Social Security Disability benefits, you are probably no longer working. Waiting for pending disability decisions can create a difficult financial situation for most. In reality, most individuals lack the financial resources required to survive during the average amount of time it takes to receive a decision on a Social Security Disability claim. ...
Continue ReadingAfter submitting your Social Security disability application, you will be required to also submit documentation establishing the nature of your disability from your physician. The only exception is for certain conditions that are included in the impairment list and are automatically approved. In most cases, though, you will need to provide a Residual Functional Capacity assessment from your physician....
Continue ReadingThe Social Security Administration will make an initial determination on your disability claim based solely on the information you provide in your application. If you have a diagnosis of lupus, filing a successful claim may be more challenging. You need a Joplin disability lawyer to help you from the start or you may not be successful. The unfortunate reality...
Continue ReadingA common issue in making a successful claim for disability benefits is credibility. That means, it is important to establish yourself as a credible applicant with the Social Security Administration officials reviewing your claim. When it comes time for an Administrative Law Judge to analyze your case, that judge will necessarily assess your credibility. Here are a few things...
Continue ReadingFiling a successful application for Social Security benefits can be tricky. The process for applying requires strict compliance with complicated and confusing rules. Completing the required forms accurately can be a challenge. Properly completing the paperwork will certainly improve your chances of being approved for disability benefits the first time. However, if you find yourself facing a disability hearing,...
Continue ReadingApplying for Social Security benefits can be a challenging, especially if you are not familiar with the benefits that are available. If you find yourself disabled and want to apply for Social Security disability benefits, you should discuss that with a Joplin disability lawyer. The process requires strict adherence to complex rules regarding both eligibility and the application itself....
Continue ReadingApplying for Social Security benefits can be a challenge. The application process requires strict compliance with complicated and confusing rules. Completing the necessary forms accurately can be overwhelming. But completing them properly will definitely improve your chances of being approved for benefits the first time. The Social Security Administration will make an initial determination of your application based only...
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