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WHY YOU NEED AN ATTORNEY
Technically you are not required to have an attorney when trying to get Social Security benefits. Practically, however, you DO need an...

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Nov 1, 20212 min read
BEST WAY GO GET DISABILITY BENEFITS
What's the best way to get Social Security Disability (SSDI) benefits? If you are approaching advanced age (50 to 54) or in the Advanced...

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Oct 29, 20212 min read
DISABILITY: WRONG INFO ON THE INTERNET - Beware!
Beware when using the Internet for information about Social Security disability. While there is a wealth of helpful information out...

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Oct 15, 20211 min read
WHY SOCIAL SECURITY IS SUCH AN ORDEAL
Ordeal is the word we most often hear to describe the Social Security disability process. Applicants face forms, questionnaires,...

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Oct 10, 20212 min read
WHAT'S YOUR CASE WORTH?
Ever wonder how much your disability case in worth in today's dollars? The answer might surprise you. The average Social Security...

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Oct 7, 20211 min read
DOES THE JUDGE MATTER IN AN SSDI CASE?
Most Social Security disability claims that actually get approved and paid will go before an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) for a hearing....

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Sep 29, 20211 min read
COVID RELATED DISABILITY
The Social Security Administration is changing the way it looks at COVID-19 illness. If you have lingering, long term effects of COVID...

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Sep 27, 20211 min read
LONG TERM EFFECTS OF COVID-19 NOW QUALIFY FOR DISABILITY PAYMENTS
The symptoms of COVID-19 often last about 2 weeks with full recovery. However, some patients can have symptoms that linger for months. ...

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Sep 25, 20211 min read
CAN SOCIAL SECURITY SPY ON YOU? OF COURSE THEY CAN!
"If you are applying for Social Security disability benefits stay off the social media." As representatives, we have long warned our...

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Sep 24, 20212 min read
WHAT'S A CONTINUING DISABILITY REVIEW (CDR)?
Almost everyone who receives a disability benefit from Social Security will undergo a review to determine if their benefits should stop...

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Sep 24, 20214 min read
DO YOU NEED AN ATTORNEY FOR SSDI?
Here are 6 simple reasons why an attorney-advocate is advisable for Social Security disability claims. The outcome can affect you and...

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Sep 20, 20211 min read
DO YOU QUALIFY FOR DISABILITY? ANSWER THESE SIMPLE QUESTIONS.
Disabled Americans can draw up to $3,148 per month for long-term disabilities. To see if you may qualify through the US Social Security...

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Sep 15, 20211 min read
HOW TO GET THE MOST PAY FOR DISABILITY
The Social Security Act allows individuals to collect benefits from the date they became disabled. Yet, the benefits can't be determined...

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Sep 12, 20213 min read
DISABILITY AT AGE 50 & OVER
Disability strikes hard at persons over the age of 50. It may be very difficult to adapt to new or easier types of work if you become...

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Sep 8, 20211 min read
FACTORS IN DISABILITY & HOW TO USE THEM TO GET APPROVED
When you apply for disability benefits, Social Security will look at the following 4 factors in seeing whether you meet their...

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Sep 6, 20212 min read
SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION for DISABILITY BENEFITS IN ALABAMA
The first step in getting disability benefits is to submit a detailed application. Many claimants find this challenging due to the sheer...

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Sep 5, 20212 min read
YOUR ODDS OF GETTING DISABILITY APPROVED
This post talks only about the statistical odds of being approved for Social Security disability. About 2 million new claims for SSDI are...

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Sep 2, 20212 min read
WHAT REVIEWS CAN TELL YOU ABOUT A DISABILITY REPRESENTATIVE
Most people turn to the internet when looking for a product or service. Thousands of people leave reviews about products and services...

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Sep 2, 20211 min read
What Does "Less Than Sedentary Exertion" Mean?
In Social Security disability, If a claimant's work capacity is determined to be “less than sedentary,” this generally means the claimant...

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Aug 31, 20211 min read
WHY AGE MATTERS IN SSDI DISABILITY
Why does Social Security consider the claimant's age in disability cases? Because the Social Security Act requires that age be...

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Aug 30, 20211 min read
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