Applying 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...
Continue ReadingApplying for Social Security benefits can be difficult and somewhat intimidating if you don’t have a Rogers social security disability lawyer assisting you. The process typically requires strict adherence to complex rules regarding both eligibility and the application itself. Completing the required forms accurately can be overwhelming, or maybe even confusing. But completing them properly can improve your chances...
Continue ReadingWhen individuals apply for Social Security Benefits, they are required to certify that all of the information they have provided on the application are true and correct to the best of their knowledge. If someone reports something on their application that they know is false, it may be a crime. There are different forms of social security disability fraud,...
Continue ReadingIf you receive a denial of benefits letter from the SSA, there is still hope. You can always appeal the decision. An appeal must be submitted in writing within 60 days from the date you receive the denial, and there is a presumption that you received the letter within five days after it was sent. After a denial, there...
Continue ReadingWhen individuals apply for Social Security Benefits, they are required to certify that all of the information they have provided on the application are true and correct to the best of their knowledge. If someone reports something on their application that they know is false, it may be a crime. There are different forms of social security disability fraud,...
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 ReadingSocial Security Disability benefits are provided to those individuals who are unable to work due to a disability. Being eligible for Social Security Disability Income, often referred to as SSDI, requires proof of a qualifying disability. The federal statutes define exactly what the term “disability” means. But even if you can prove your medical condition is covered, your claim...
Continue ReadingWith Memorial Day just behind us, it is a good time to consider the unique issues facing our veterans receiving or applying for social security disability. Many of our younger veterans have survived the global war on terror, and returned from Afghanistan and Iraq, although not unscathed. Many are returning home only to deal with permanent disabilities, both physical...
Continue ReadingSocial Security Disability benefits may be available for both physical and mental illnesses. In fact, many people apply for Social Security Disability for mental impairments such as depression, anxiety and bi-polar disorder. The unfortunate fact, though, is that these types of claims can be more difficult to get approved. However, understanding the type of evidence you will need to support your...
Continue ReadingAfter being injured in an auto accident, many clients are unable to return to work. The injuries can be so severe that you may be considered disabled, either temporarily or permanently. In these situations, many clients question whether or not they can receive SSDI after an auto accident. It really depends on the extent of the injuries sustained. SSDI...
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