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Disability Claim – 480 Day Wait on Average
Across the country, it takes an average of 480 days to get a judge’s ruling on a Social Security disability claim. 768,540 Americans –the figure as of year end –wait for a chance to plead their cases for benefits. The slow pace of a few judges and an overwhelmed staff are key reasons that people [...]
ADHD and Alcoholism
Childhood ADHD and Conduct Disorder as Independent Predictors of Male Alcohol Dependence at Age 40 A recent Danish Study on Alcoholism studied males for a period of forty years examining the antecedent predictors of adult male alcoholism. This study revealed the correlation of premorbid behaviors consistent with childhood conduct disorder and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). At [...]
Your Judge’s Decision History Kudos to OregonLive.com
Oregon Live.com Link Here: You can find an individual Judge’s approval and denial rates from 2005 to 2008. Oregon Live obtained data on individual Judge’s rulings through the Freedom of Information Act. Historically, this has not been available. Great job for OregonLive.com .
Claim Evaluation
Your Claim Evaluation 1. APPLY FOR DISABILITY AFTER YOU STOP WORKING. If you stop working due to a disability you should apply for Social Security benefits. You have only a narrow window of opportunity for application which typically is five (5) years. However, if there is a gap in your work record this window of [...]
ADD/ADHD Child’s Social Security
A child with ADD/ADHD can have their life enhanced with Social Security Benefits. It is worth the effort. Social Security Benefits will provide access to treatment and professionals that State programs do not provide. The cash benefit supports services to benefit the child that could not be obtained otherwise. Group and individual counseling can provide [...]
What Is Involved in Appeals Process – LEE ANN TORRANS
What is involved in the Appeals Process? If you have received a denial of benefits there is a Social Security Disability appeals process. As with any governmental process, there are certain procedures one must follow. According to the Social Security Administration, if you wish to appeal, you must make your request in writing within 60 [...]
Prior to Filing Social Security — Other Options
There are two laws in the United States which help ill patients: The Family and Medical Leave Act allows employees to take up to 12 weeks off each year for medical or family emergencies — but without pay. The Americans With Disabilities Act requires employers to make reasonable adjustments for disabled workers, often in the [...]
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