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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 [...]
PTSD Recent Decision
II. Disability Determination Under the Social Security Act The Social Security Act states that a person shall be considered to be disabled for the purposes of receiving SSDI benefits when he or she is “unable to engage in any substantial gainful activity41 by reason of any medically determinable physical or mental impairment which can be [...]
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 .
Disabling Mental Illness Qualifies for SSD
Mental illness can be disabling in the same fashion as a physical illness. A serious mental illness is a disability and includes: Schizophrenia Obsessive-compulsive disorder Manic depression, disabling brain disorder (mental illness) What are Social Security Disability Benefits? The benefits include cash payment that averages $900 per month. In most states, Social Security Disability Insurance [...]
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 [...]
The Facts and Documentation for Hearing
THE FACTS: Qualifying for Social Security Disability Benefits You are too disabled to work, but your Social Security Disability claim has been denied? You are not alone. The Social Security Administration at the initial claim level (the application), SSD and SSI claimants in Texas have been denied at the rate of 61.5% percent for Social [...]
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