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IS SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY A GOOD 'FALL BACK PLAN?"
No one plans to become disabled. Yet, 4 out of 10 Americans will become disabled prior to retirement age. That leaves many of them with...

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Jul 6, 20224 min read
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WHY YOU NEVER SAY, "I'm Fine."
Social Security may send you to the doctor when you apply for disability. These doctors work for Social Security. What is the first...

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Jun 1, 20222 min read
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DOES MARRIAGE AFFECT SSDI PAYMENTS?
Marriage does not affect SSDI (Social Security Disability) benefits. Your spouse's income doesn't matter and will not affect your SSDI...

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May 23, 20221 min read
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WHAT IS AOD (Alleged Onset Date)?
In a Social Security disability case, the "Alleged Onset Date" or AOD means the date that you claim you first became unable to work. ...

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May 9, 20221 min read
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SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY 101
Everything You Want to Know About Social Security Disability Not everyone is covered by Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). ...

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May 2, 20224 min read
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WHY YOUR DISABILITY CASE IS REALLY SO SLOW!
It's a well known fact that it takes forever to get a new Social Security disability application processed. Many claimants wait 18 to 24...

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Apr 27, 20222 min read
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"FAIR CREDIT REPORTING ACT" SCAM
I just got a phone call from the "Visa and Master Card Department." (Nobdy knows who or where that is). Department of what? They don't...

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Apr 27, 20222 min read
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THE SOCIAL SECURITY PSYCHOLOGICAL EXAM
If you claim psychological disorders on your disability application, Social Security may send you to one of their contracted...

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Apr 24, 20222 min read
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WHAT TO EXPECT AT A SOCIAL SECURITY CONSULTATIVE EXAM
So, Social Security is Sending You to One of Their own Doctors? WHAT TO EXPECT AT A CONSULTATIVE EXAM Sometimes Social Security will send...

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Apr 24, 20222 min read
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SOCIAL SECURITY APPLICATION FORMS - WOW!
If you're thinking about applying for Social Security disability benefits, be prepared for a ton of forms. I want to talk about some of...

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Apr 24, 20223 min read
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WILL YOU REALLY GET DENIED TWICE?
There are some myths about Social Security disability--and there are some harsh truths. It's a myth that everyone gets denied on the...

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Apr 15, 20221 min read
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WHY DOES SOCIAL SECURITY TAKE SOOO LONG?
You apply for Social Security disability benefits. Your income has suddenly stopped or been drastically reduced. But not your bills. ...

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Apr 4, 20223 min read
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DENIED BENEFITS? SHOULD YOU GIVE UP?
No. You should not give up. You have just started the process! Just because you were denied doesn't mean that you have a poor case. ...

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Apr 4, 20222 min read
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NEVER SAY THIS TO A DISABILITY DOCTOR
Here are some things you should never say to a disability doctor. 1. I think I'm dying. 2. On a scale of 1 to 10, my pain is a 13. 3. I...

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Mar 27, 20222 min read
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How to Complete an Adult Function Report
Shortly after you apply for Social Security disability, you will receive a FUNCTION REPORT - ADULT form in the mail to complete and...

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Mar 26, 20222 min read
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STIMULUS PAYS YOUR MORTGAGE? REALLY?
"If you haven't missed any payments, the federal stimulus will pay off your home mortgage." "If you are behind on your mortgage payments,...

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Mar 26, 20221 min read
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ARE YOU DISABLED?
I am addressing the meaning of "Disabled" according to the Social Security Administration (SSA). Different organizations have different...

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Mar 22, 20222 min read
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WHAT IS SVP? HOW DO YOU FIGURE?
If you've ever attended a disability hearing, you may remember hearing the term " SVP" tossed around by the vocational witness. This...

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Mar 22, 20221 min read
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SOCIAL SECURITY IS INSURANCE!
Most people don't think of Social Security disability as insurance. But it is. Here's how Social Security is like all other insurance:...

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Mar 20, 20221 min read
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ALABAMA DISABILITY BENEFIT AMOUNT
The average Social Security Disability payment in Alabama is $1,171 per month. There are now 251,500 Alabamians on disability. Each...

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Mar 16, 20221 min read
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