After your initial Social Security disability application and denial, and then your Request for Reconsideration and subsequent denial, it still remains a long and winding road before your actual Social Security disability application will appear before an...
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How to Appeal a Denied Social Security Disability Claim
There are four appellate levels of Social Security Disability review available when a claim is denied. If you need help with a Social Security disability appeal, there are options available. With the expertise of an experienced Social Security disability lawyer, you...
Do You Qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance Benefits or Supplemental Security Income?
There are two different types of Social Security benefits: Disability Insurance Benefits ("DIB" or "Title II") and Supplemental Security Income ("SSI" or "Title XVI"). If you are interested in either, the first step is to go to your local Social Security...
6 Common Reasons Initial Social Security Disability Claims Are Denied
From legal to medical, there are several factors that can cause the Social Security Administration to deny a disability claim. Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) can be incredibly important to your financial well-being if, for medical reasons, you are unable...
6 Social Security Disability Secrets: Improve Your Chances of Approval!
Over 70% of social security disability claims are denied in Kentucky. Use these tips to help improve your chances of being approved. If you have a disability or illness that makes it impossible for you to work and earn a living, you may qualify for Social Security...
What are my chances of winning my Social Security case?
That is perhaps the most-often-asked question: what are my odds of winning? Unfortunately, it is a question that cannot be answered. Please bear in mind that each case is different, each person's ability or inability to deal with health issues varies, and individuals;...
What will be asked of me at my Social Security hearing?
During your Social Security hearing, you will be asked questions from primarily two (2) individuals: the administrative law judge (ALJ) and your attorney. The ALJ will ask initial questions to verify your identity, including your name, Social Security Number, and...
How can I expect my Social Security hearing to go?
A Social Security hearing is an informal proceeding. Those present in the courtroom are you; me, as your lawyer; the Administrative Law Judge (ALJ), either in-person or on a TV through video-teleconferencing; the court reporter; a vocational expert; and often a...
What all do I need to do to have a potentially-successful Social Security Disability case?
To have a potentially-successful Social Security Disability case, a two-part test generally must be satisfied: (1) proof of a disability--be it physical, mental, or both--that prevents you from working and (2) objective, medical proof that you are getting treatment...
How long does the process take from start to finish of my Social Security Disability claim?
It varies, as no two cases are alike. Typically, the time between the Social Security Administration's (SSA) acknowledgement of an applicant's (that's you) request for a disability hearing and when the hearing is actually held before an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ)...