Despite what you may have heard or read here are some hard facts about Social Security Disability: FACT: Social Security does not cover everyone. It only covers workers who have paid into the FICA system and earned enough work credits to be "insured." Most claimants need to have worked and paid FICA for 5 years out of the previous 10 years. FACT: Social Security denies about 8 out of 10 new disability claims, including many good claims that should have been paid. FACT: M

Social Security Disability (SSDI) is really a type of early Social Security retirement. What if you become unable to work prior to age 62? You are not yet eligible for Social Security retirement. But you may be able to get cash from Social Security disability insurance (SSDI). This can provide cash assistance for those who are too ill to work and too young to retire. Many people think of Social Security disability as an additional payment or that it's possible to receive b

By: Charles W. Forsythe, The Forsythe Firm, Huntsville, Alabama Here are the 4 most common ways to get your Social Security disability...

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By Charles W. Forsythe A disabiity hearing is your chance to prove to a judge that you meet the rules and regulations to receive a Social Security disability benefit. Usually, it is a once in a lifetime opportunity and you must make the most of it. In my experience, about 70 percent of Social Security disability approvals are made at the hearing level. So the hearing is extremely important and represents your BEST chance for being paid. Disability hearings are conducted by A

The Forsythe Firm in Huntsville has assisted hundreds of individuals to obtain Social Security disability payments and to recover...

In Alabama, about 54 percent of claimants who apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits will eventually be approved...

By Charles W. Forsythe, Disability Specialist at the Forsythe Firm, Huntsville, AL Social Security regularly denies Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) claims. Having represented hundreds of claimants over 25 years, I can offer a few tips on how to increase your chance for approval. Check to see if you meet the basic requirements before applying. Here is a brief checklist. __Have you worked recently enough to have the required work credits? __Have you stopped work

Going before a judge to get your benefits is not the exception. It is the norm. This is where most claims finally get paid. When you apply for Social Security Disability (SSDI) you have to be prepared for the long haul. You must be prepared for a lengthy process that may entail at least two appeals. It can take two years or longer, but not always. Most successful claims stay the course, through multiple denials and often get paid at a hearing before an Administrative Law

Since most Social Security disability claims are initially denied the Appeals process becomes vitally important. And it is a "process,"...

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71.6 million people in the United States currently receive monthly Social Security benefits from the Social Security Administration...

Here at the Forsythe Firm we get calls regularly from individuals who say, "SOCIAL SECURITY ADMITS THAT I AM DISABLED BUT THEY STILL...

SSDI stands for Social Security Disability Insurance. It is intended to help individuals when they become disabled and are no longer able...

When you file a new Social Security disability claim, the following factors will be considered in the decision making process: Age Education Past Work experience RFC - Residual Functional Capacity* RFC means the most you are still able to do in terms of work activities: standing/walking, sitting, bending, lifting/carrying,reaching, kneeling, etc. Age: Claimants age 50+ have an advantage in Social Security rules. Education: The more education you have, the more job opportu

By Charles W. Forsythe - The Forsythe Firm - Huntsville, Alabama   Many people assume that Social Security begins paying from the date of...

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We are sharing this because, unfortunately, Marvin isn't the only one to make this costly mistake.  We want you to learn from this example. FORSYTHE FIRM WEBSITE: CLICK HERE   Marvin was a 44 year-old construction worker with herniated cervical and lumbar discs who has undergone a recent cervical fusion surgery, which did not eliminate all of his pain and symptoms.  He applied for Social Security disability (SSDI) but was denied about a year later.  Social Security agreed tha