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HOW MUCH DO SOCIAL SECURITY ATTORNEYS CHARGE?
Fortunately for claimants, the government strictly regulates how attorneys charge for representing Social Security claimants. The maximum...

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Jun 13, 20231 min read
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HOW MUCH DOES THE U.S. GOVERNMENT OWE SOCIAL SECURITY?
The total US national debt is now $31.4 trillion. Of that amount, the US government has borrowed $6.18 trillion from Social Security...

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Jun 6, 20232 min read
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WHAT QUESTIONS ARE ASKED AT A DISABILITY HEARING (SSDI)?
At a Social Security disability hearing, you will be sworn in and the judge will briefly explain the purpose and process of the hearing. ...

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Jun 4, 20233 min read
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WHAT IS THE APPEALS COUNCIL (AC)?
If your disability claim is denied by an administrative law judge at a hearing, your next appeal is with the Appeals Council (AC). This...

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Jun 4, 20231 min read
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I CALLED SOCIAL SECURITY AFTER A DENIAL. IS THAT AN APPEAL?
The short answer is No. A telephone call never serves as an appeal to an unfavorable Social Security decision. The appeal requires...

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Jun 1, 20231 min read
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CAN I SUE THE JUDGE WHO GAVE ME AN UNFAIR DISABILITY DECISION?
The short answer is No. The Social Security Administration and the Code of Federal Regulations provide way to address unfavorable...

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May 28, 20231 min read
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6 MONTHS BEFORE I GET A CHECK?
Social Security disability comes with a 5 month waiting period. They do not pay any benefit for the 5 months following date of onset OR...

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May 25, 20232 min read
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5 POSSIBLE STEPS IN SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY
Depending on how difficult your claim is, you may have to undergo the following steps to win Social Security disability benefits. Of...

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May 23, 20232 min read
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ODDS OF WINNING A DISABILITY CLAIM
What are your odds of winning a Social Security disability claim? Pretty good if you stick it out through the appeals. Social Security...

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May 12, 20231 min read
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WRONG INFORMATION ABOUT SOCIAL SECURITY IS ALL OVER THE INTERNET
The following is a posting I found today on the internet. It is misleading. "How much money can you have in the bank on Social Security...

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May 7, 20232 min read
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IF YOU APPLY FOR DISABILITY WHILE YOU ARE STILL WORKING....
If you file a claim for Social Security Disability (SSDI) while you are still working, the claim will be automatically denied without any...

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May 5, 20232 min read
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WHY IS DISABILITY EASIER AFTER AGE 55?
When an individual reaches age 50, they are classified by Social Security as "Approaching Advanced Age." At advanced age, Social...

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May 5, 20231 min read
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DIFFERENCE IN SSDI vs. SSI
Two different disability programs are administered by your Social Security office: One is Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)...

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May 2, 20231 min read
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IS SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY HARD TO GET?
It's no secret that Social Security disability benefits are hard to get. Only about 27 percent of claimants who meet the technical...

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Apr 30, 20232 min read
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DOES SOCIAL SECURITY SPY ON YOU?
Is Social Security known to spy on (investigate) persons who apply for disability? The answer is: Yes, sometimes. Social Security has...

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Apr 27, 20232 min read
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AGE 50 + GET DISABILITY BENEFITS
Age plays an important part in Social Security disability. Claimants who age age 50 or above often have an better chance getting SSDI...

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Apr 23, 20232 min read
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WAYS TO WIN A DISABILITY APPEAL
I want to discuss specific ways to bolster your odds of winning a Social Security disability appeal. Your best chance for victory is at...

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Apr 22, 20233 min read
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SOCIAL SECURITY'S 5 YEAR RULE
Before you try for Social Security disability you should understand the "5 Year Rule." The 5 year rule says that you must have worked at...

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Apr 20, 20232 min read
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DISABILITY OVER AGE 50
The Forsythe Firm specializes in helping individuals over age 50 to get Social Security disability insurance (SSDI) benefits. If you are...

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Apr 15, 20231 min read
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4 REASONS SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY JUST ISN'T ENOUGH
1 out of 4 Americans will become disabled before reaching retirement age. Most of them do not have a plan for disability. When it...

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Apr 13, 20233 min read
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