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WHAT DOES A SOCIAL SECURITY ADVOCATE DO FOR YOU?
A Social Security disability advocate or attorney has experience dealing with the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, as a result,...

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May 5, 20211 min read
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WHO CAN GARNISH YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY CHECK?
Fortunately Social Security disability (SSDI) benefits cannot be garnished by creditors, including credit card companies, banks, mortgage...

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May 4, 20211 min read
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR DISABILITY DENIAL LETTER
If you've ever applied for Social Security disability, chances are you have received a denial letter. At first glance the letter seems...

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May 3, 20212 min read
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SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY: HOW THE "FUNCTION REPORT" AFFECTS YOU
When you file a new Social Security disability claim the Disability Determination Service (DDS) will send you some questionnaire forms to...

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May 2, 20213 min read
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SHOULD SOCIAL SECURITY BE YOUR NEXT STEP?
Social Security is an insurance program for workers that is sponsored by the US government. It covers most US workers while they are...

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May 2, 20213 min read
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HOW TO WIN A DISABILITY CASE
Here is the specific plan you (or your attorney) must follow to get Social Security disability benefits approved. DECIDE WHICH SOCIAL...

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May 1, 20211 min read
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BIGGEST KILLER OF DISABILITY CLAIMS
Here is the most dangerous and biggest killer of Social Security disability claims: Failure to file an appeal within 60 days of denial....

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Apr 28, 20211 min read
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GETTING SSDI: MEDICAL & NON-MEDICAL RULES
When you apply to receive a Social Security disability benefit (SSDI), you must meet both the medical and non-medical rules. THE MEDICAL...

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Apr 28, 20211 min read
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WHAT A DISABILITY JUDGE CONSIDERS
Social Security disability applications are denied every day. They then appear before an administrative law judge for trial. During a...

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Apr 27, 20211 min read
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HOW TO FIX A SOCIAL SECURITY DENIAL
The Social Security Administration (SSA) recognizes that many disability claims are wrongfully denied. The agency has provided a means...

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Apr 27, 20212 min read
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WHAT HAPPENS TO SSDI BENEFITS WHEN YOU REACH RETIREMENT AGE?
What happens to your Social Security disability (SSDI) benefits when you reach full retirement age? Do benefits stop, continue as is, or...

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Apr 26, 20211 min read
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WHEN TO HIRE AN ATTORNEY FOR DISABILITY
When should you hire an attorney if trying to get disability benefits? The sooner the better. Here are the reasons to get an attorney:...

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Apr 22, 20211 min read
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CAN COVID QUALIFY FOR DISABILITY PAY?
In certain circumstances, COVID may be considered a "Medically Determinable Impairment" (MDI) and it could qualify for Social Security...

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Apr 20, 20212 min read
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WHO HAS THE FINAL WORD ON DISABILITY?
Who has the final say on matters of Social Security disability? Usually it's the Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) at an appeal hearing...

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Apr 18, 20212 min read
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DLI - WHY IT'S IMPORTANT
DLI stands for "Date Last Insured." It is a term that affects Social Security disability insurance (not SSI). Date last insured is...

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Apr 8, 20212 min read
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3 KINDS OF DISABILITY DECISIONS
You and your attorney have worked tirelessly to get a disability claim approved. You have a hearing and finally the judge sends you a...

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Apr 8, 20212 min read
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10 UNKNOWN FACTS ABOUT SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY
Here are things most people don't know about Social Security: It is a federal insurance program, not an entitlement, benefit or hand out....

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Apr 8, 20211 min read
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WHAT IS AOD? WHY IT MATTERS.
AOD stands for "Alleged Onset Date." It is important because it determines When benefits can start, and how much your back pay will be...

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Apr 6, 20211 min read
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MISTAKE: WAITING TOO LONG TO APPEAL
The Social Security Administration (SSA) denies most disability claims. There is a complicated system set up to correct wrong decisions....

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Mar 31, 20211 min read
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BEWARE OF SCAM CALLERS
Scam callers make thousands of calls per day to steal money and identities. They say they are calling from the Social Security...

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Mar 31, 20212 min read
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