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As I stated in my previous post, in step 5, Social Security determines whether a claimant can perform any work in the national economy. In step 5, Social Security has the burden to prove this. To aid in this process, Social Security created Medical-Vocational Guidelines or “grids”. These grids have three sets of tables which […]
An Administrative Law Judge is the person who will oversee your Social Security Disability hearing. An Administrative Law Judge does have some differences from a non-administrative judge, but they should be treated with the same respect. For example, an ALJ should still be referred to as “your honor”. Like anyone, how an Administrative Law Judge […]
When I first speak with a potential client, I often ask whether there will be any drug or alcohol abuse in their records. People are understandably hesitant to talk about this aspect of their past; however, it is very important for a Disability attorney to know all relevant aspects of a client’s life. So why […]
After patiently waiting through a long, two year appeal process and hearing, you finally get the decision letter in the mail. You open it and find that just like the two previous decisions you’ve received from Social Security, you have been denied. It sounds like a nightmare scenario, but unfortunately it is a very common […]
As I have mentioned before, there are two different programs for Social Security Disability and applications vary depending on which program you are applying for. The first is Supplemental Security Income (SSI). To apply for SSI, you need to call Social Security and set up an appointment to fill out an application. The reason for […]
Yes, your child can certainly qualify for Social Security Disability even if you yourself are on it. This assumes, of course, that your child is also disabled. I spoke with a prospective client last week who found out that his neighbor was receiving Disability payments for both him and his child. He explained to me […]
This is a phrase Social Security Disability attorneys hear all the time and it is one that makes you cringe every time. First of all, every case is different. Your attorney cannot comment on why someone else has been approved. Their situation is completely separate from yours and comparing the two is never a good […]
The simple answer to this question is yes, it can often be difficult to receive Social Security Disability benefits. The process is likely designed to be difficult to prevent fraud and to encourage people to work if they are able to do so. An initial application usually takes about an hour to complete from my […]
As I stated in my previous post, it can often be difficult to receive Social Security Disability benefits on an initial application. Unfortunately, it doesn’t get much easier on appeal. If you are denied on your initial application, your first appeal is a request for reconsideration. This step is pretty simple (usually just updating any […]
