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Social Security Disability On the Record Review
Sometimes, particularly for individuals seeking disability benefits who are over 60 years of age or who have life threatening conditions documented by medical evidence, it is possible to obtain a favorable decision at the hearing level without even going in front of a judge. Senior attorneys at the hearing offices…
Three Steps to a Hearing
It is not unusual for a disabled individual to receive a denial letter from the Social Security Administration. The next step is to file a request for reconsideration, which often also results in a denial. Do not be discouraged. Many, many deserving individuals obtain Social Security disability benefits at the…
Workers’ Compensation and Social Security Disability Benefits
In some cases, an applicant’s SSD benefits will be reduced if they are receiving workers’ compensation benefits. The Social Security Administration does not allow a person to receive combined workers’ compensation and SSD benefits that exceed 80 percent of the individual’s average current earnings prior to the onset date of…
Alcoholism and Drug Addiction
Alcoholism and drug addiction may not be considered as disabling impairments by the Social Security Administration; however, someone who has a drug or alcohol addiction may nevertheless be found disabled if the alcoholism or drug addiction is not “a contributing factor material to the determination of disability.” There are a…
Factors that are Considered in the Evaluation of Social Security Disability Claims
Of course, the most important factors relate to the severity of the health conditions that prevent you from working. However, this is not the only factor important in Social Security disability claims. In addition, the Social Security Regulations address age, education, work experience, and the combined effect of impairments as…
What to Bring to an Interview with an Attorney About Social Security Disability Benefits
First, in order to obtain the best advice possible, it is important that an applicant bring all papers, records, and documents they have ever received from the Social Security Administration. This would include denial letters and other notices. Second, bring all medical reports that are currently in your possession. It…
Social Security Disability and Age
The typical SSDI beneficiaries are in their late 50’s, 70 percent are over age 50, and 30 percent are 60 years old or older and suffer from a severe mental, musculoskeletal, circulatory, respiratory, or other debilitating impairment. Labor market prospects for individuals with these problems are poor, and the Social…
Social Security Disability Waiting Period
In order to obtain Title II Social Security Disability benefits, a disabled worker must have a physical and/or mental impairment expected to last for at least twelve months. For the first five months (“the waiting period”) of this twelve month period, the applicant is not paid benefits. However, there is…
The Economy and Social Security Disability
When there are fewer jobs available in the economy, this hits people with mental and physical limitations the hardest. For this reason, applications to the Social Security disability program have increased significantly over the past few years, especially for individuals over age 50. Fortunately, the law favors claims for these…
Social Security Disability: Fact v. Myth
During the past year, there have been numerous media reports concerning the Social Security disability program. Many myths and inaccuracies exist. First, changes in the workforce explain most of the growth in the disability roles. Five factors exist. These are: 1) Baby boomers have aged into their high disability years.…
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