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Getting a hearing isn’t necessarily the most difficult part – succeeding in the proceedings is. As such, preparation for a hearing should not be taken lightly. There are aspects of a disability hearing you may not feel prepared for. Some applicants succeed at this stage and others fail. These tips and short video can help you put your best foot forward.
Although there is only a 1 in 10 chance that you will win at reconsideration, it is a necessary step in the appeals process and, at the very least, sets the stage for an administrative hearing, where the approval rating increases to roughly 45%. Here are some steps you can take to increase the chance that you are the 1 in 10 who wins their SSDI reconsideration.
Do you want to learn how to win your Social Security disability case? There’s only so much that judges can allot in terms of disability benefits, so it’s important to have a winning strategy to be one of those beneficiaries. We are sharing four tips that will dramatically improve your chances of winning your case. To learn what they are, check out our latest video.
Are you or a loved one struggling with a disability and in need of Social Security disability or Supplemental Security Income benefits? Did you know that it's easier to win a case when you're over 50 years old? We’ll explore why this is the case and how an experienced attorney can help you navigate the process. Don't miss out on this valuable information. To hear more details, watch this short video.
It’s easy to become overwhelmed applying for social security disability insurance (SSDI) or supplemental security income (SSI) benefits. If you are unable to work due to a medical condition and live in Florida or Indiana, here’s how to apply for disability benefits.
Close to 70 million Americans received social security benefits in 2021. Although the precise numbers are unknown, the percentage of Americans who received benefits due to disability fraud is extremely low. But it does happen, and there are stiff penalties for those who are caught attempting to defraud the system. Read this blog and watch our short video to learn more.
The social security administration has finally realized the seriousness of TBI. In 2016, the SSA added the diagnosis to its "blue book" list of conditions that are eligible for social security disability benefits. Read the blog and watch our short video to learn more.
Social Security disability cases involve a meticulous process, and judges are expected to nitpick your reports and medical records. If you’re not careful, you can easily ruin your chances of being eligible for the benefits. What factors do judges consider to have a negative impact on your disability case? To learn what you need to watch out for when filing your reports, watch this short video.
One often overlooked reason that SSD applications are denied has little to do with the extent of the disability. Instead, these applications are denied because the applicant chose to represent themselves, rather than hire a social security disability attorney. While hiring a disability attorney isn’t required, doing so can vastly improve the chances that you are approved for benefits.
While getting approved for Social Security benefits, you’ll spend a lot of time answering questions with your attorney and the administrative law judge. These are often straightforward and easy to tackle, but you need to be on the lookout for trick questions. These are sneaky ways of determining if there is alternative work that you could be doing. To learn more about the trick questions that judges ask, watch our short video.
