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You Can and Should Keep Track of the Status of Your Social Security Disability Claim
When you apply for Social Security Disability, your application will go through a few stages before it reaches a person who will either accept or deny your claim. During this process, you can check on the status of your claim to see if there have been any changes or decisions made. You should keep track…
Read MoreHow Does Social Security Disability Back Pay Work?
The application process for Social Security Disability benefits (SSDI) is lengthy and complicated. By the time you have applied for SSD benefits and your application was denied at the initial application level, but approved upon reconsideration, months have gone by. SSDI back pay is a payment of the benefits that the Social Security Administration (SSA)…
Read More10 Common Mistakes to Avoid on Social Security Disability Applications
Applying for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits (SSDI) can feel a bit intimidating. You are sick or in pain and you are unable to work, and you might feel a bit under pressure to get the application right because you know that the approval rate for SSD is low. Here is an example of 10…
Read MoreOvercoming the Challenges of Applying for Social Security Disability Benefits
When you are ill or injured, and you are unable to work to support yourself and your family, the Social Security Disability benefits program is a safety net that can provide you with the income you need if you meet the requirements for being found disabled. One of the challenges of applying for SSD benefits…
Read MoreWhy You Should Hire a Lawyer Before Filing for Social Security Disability
Many people file an application for Social Security Disability benefits on their own, and only contact an attorney after being denied. As an attorney that handles Social Security Disability claims, I encourage people to hire a lawyer at the beginning of the process, rather than after being denied once or twice. There are numerous benefits…
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