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17 Jul 2006
The new regulations changing the social security disability Claims Process take effect August 1, 2006. Many social security disability lawyers have commented regarding the pros and cons of these new rules since the original Notice of Proposed Rule Making (NPRM)... [read post]
24 Jan 2008
Bob Kraft's P.I.S.S.D. site discusses the difficulties faced by individuals with MS when trying to obtain social security disability benefits: MS can be hard for doctors to diagnose. Its symptoms can include fatigue, pain, cognitive problems like memory loss, weakness, blurred vision, dizziness, and bladder or bowel problems. A person with Multiple Sclerosis will often look just fine. That is why, in the context of a social security disability hearing, it is so important to have an attorney to represent ... [read post]
27 Oct 2008
Many lawyers and their clients are interested in the nuances of the Social Security Administration and how it works especially in today's market. Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen and co-host, Mike Woodyard, an associate in the Dallas and London offices, welcome Barbara Mountain, Director of Marketing/Client Relations for Integrated Benefits, Inc, to explore the world of social security. Ms. Mountain has over 14 years disability claims and social security disability experience. They will discuss social ... [read post]
19 Apr 2007
What effect does bankruptcy have on social security disability benefits? Should you hold off on filing for disability until after you have filed for bankruptcy? As a practical matter, it probably does not matter if you apply for social security disability before or after you file your bankruptcy. In most locations around the country, [...] [read post]
27 Nov 2009
The big event this week was the publication of a remarkable online Special Report regarding social security disability claimants in Delaware and the Dover, Delaware hearing office. The series of stories by The News Journal in Delaware did a remarkable job of humanizing each disability claimant waiting for resolution of a claim. The claimants' stories are heartbreaking, and several of this week's posts concerned the Special Report. Be sure to read Delaware disability attorney Steve Butler's excellent ... [read post]
18 Jan 11:40 am
Wisconsin social security disability Backlogs - Delays Receiving SSDI Benefits In Wisconsin A recent article from a La Crosse newspaper discussed the serious backlog in social security disability cases in Wisconsin. The article is from the La Crosse Tribune and is entitled "Wisconsin's social security disability case backlog among worst in U.S.; new video conferencing expected to help in La Crosse." The Wisconsin State Journal in Madison also ran a piece on this showing their results of a study on ... [read post]
9 Jan 2007
First I must tell you,my englisch is not good.I have bin working part time for almost 5Jahrs. My Insurens from work payd me the diverenc. Sence June 1 2006 i can not work any more.I have boths my Hands in Splint. The left hand I had Oporation 2 times,and it still not working right.The right Hand I also have CarpelTunnel syndum..Plus I can not stand more than5minuten,because of Back Pain. That not all I also have Postdepardem stress syndrum.I have bin whith a Doktor for that also.I had long turm ... [read post]
26 Sep 2009
Why does someone apply for social security disability Benefits? There's only one reason to apply for disability. And the reason is...that an individual is limited enough by their condition, or various conditions (mental, physical, or both), to the extent that they can no longer work, either at one of their past jobs, or at any other form of work deemed suitable by the social security administration (based on a claimant's age, work skills, past work requirements, current level of restrictions, and level ... [read post]
7 Apr 2009
Anyone who practices social security disability law understands the truth behind this articles subject. For many, waiting for social security disability (SSD) benefits, depending upon your support system, is a time that can be a horrifying and scary experience. You all have survival skills and many of you are not aware that you have them. Sometimes we do not become aware of them until we are faced with a very serious situation. Many of you believe that life will "swallow you up" if certain events ... [read post]
16 Dec 2009
Many people who become disabled at or near the age of 62 choose to file a claim for early retirement benefits instead of social security disability benefits. This is a usually a mistake, since the Social Security system penalizes people who retire early, at age 62. If you receive social security disability benefits instead, you avoid those penalties. So don't automatically take the retirement check. The critical aspect of a disability claim for those approaching retirement age is to rule out your past ... [read post]
13 Jun 2008
social security disability insurance is called "insurance" for a reason. You pay a premium from every paycheck, and receive disability coverage in return. How much is the premium? See this table. 15.3% of your wages are withheld for Social Security. Your employer pays 7.65% and you pay 7.65%. If you are self-employed, you pay the entire 15.3% yourself. Of this amount, 10.6% is for Social Security "retirement," 2.9% is for Medicare, and 1.8% is for disability insurance. [read post]
22 Nov 2009
I first became acquainted with the resource, "Disability Evaluation Under Social Security", when I became a disability examiner working on social security disability and SSI disability claims. The book, for those who are unaware, provides the approval criteria for a number of physical and mental impairments that may be considered disabling, provided that an individual's medical record [read post]
28 Oct 2009
The Social Security system does not pay for testing unless it is essential to make a social security disability or SSI determination. Most disability determinations are made with the evidence provided (by treating physicians and/or consultative examinations reports) without the benefit of x-rays or MRIs. But...if the disability examiner handling a particular case feels that x-rays are needed to [read post]
01 Jan 11:56 am
Here's a short list of complaints and/or comments regarding the social security disability, SSI disability claim process that a number of individuals have written."It's a shame that they take it out of your paycheck w/ no problem!!! Then they make you fight your butt off to get it when anyone really needs it!"Yes, it's true that the social security retirement and disability system is compulsory [read post]
16 Dec 2009
I recently read a press release that made some interesting points. The points were not new, but reference was made to congressional testimony given by the social security administration's inspector General. That's what made them interesting.What did the inspector general's testimony refer to? The fact that there is an incredible disconnect between what happens to social security disability and [read post]
31 Oct 2009
I've never cared for the idea of social security disability hearings done by video. If you're not familiar with the concept, it simply means what the phrase implies. You and your disability attorney or non-attorney claimant's representative are in one location and the administrative law judge, the individual who evaluates your claim at the hearing level and makes the decision as to whether or not [read post]
30 Nov 2009
The following scenario and questions was left as a comment on a separate post by TLD. The comment is reposted here, along with a response."I have been diagnosed with Trigeminal Neuralgia and have a 6 inch thick Notebook of all Medical Records as well as Personal Records of Doctor visits, Meds, history of pain. I have applied for social security disability soon after I lost my job of 25 years ( [read post]
24 Nov 2009
Someone recently left some questions regarding a social security disability scenario that involved a return to work. Here is the comment re-posted, along with the response."In regards to working during the SSI Application process-- my husband stopped working in January due to his condition (even before then he wasn't working very much anyway & he was working for my parents). He just couldn't [read post]
19 Jul 2009
Q. What is social security disability? A. social security disability benefits are monies paid to you if you have worked for a long enough period and paid Social Security taxes though your employer and become disabled. Q. How do I qualify for social security disability? A. You may quality to receive benefits if you have a medical condition or injury that prevents you from working for a minimum of one year. Q. How does the Social Security Administration determine disability? The Social Security ... [read post]
5 Oct 2009
This guest post is by Colorado social security disability attorney Tomasz Stasiuk, who writes the wonderful Social Security Insider blog. If you are applying for social security disability benefits and you are over 50 years old, isn't it a relief to know that Social Security finally gives you a break and makes it easier for you to win your disability case? If you are under 50, click here to read how Social Security evaluates those cases. Okay. Now that the young whelps have left the room, we can talk ... [read post]
