Q&A: Social Security Disability Today – 9.25.2011

When social security does the Continuing Disability Review I assume they will ask for updated medical records. Will they give my doctor the opportunity to say how treatments are going and how I am doing? Also, when you see Continuing Disability Review cases denied what normally are the reasons? Is it possible i will find [...]

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Commentary: If You Steal From the Federal Government, Then You Deserve a Lifetime Ban On Government Benefits

September 20, 2011 · Filed Under General Legal Topics · Comment

When I say lifetime, I’m not talking about 40, 50 or 60 years. There is no debt to pay to society. I don’t want to hear any noise about how you found religion and you have learned the errors of your ways. Hear me loud and clear: If you steal from the federal government, then [...]

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Q&A: Social Security Disability Today – 9.18.2011

September 18, 2011 · Filed Under General Legal Topics, Social Security Disability Hearing process, The Social Security Disability Process, Videos · Comment

1) I was told today when I called to check the status of my disability case. I was told that it was closed and a decision has been mailed. What does that mean? Does that mean my case has been denied? What should I except in the letter? 2) What I do if I think [...]

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Why Is The Social Security Administration Asking Me To Change My Onset Date of Disability??

September 15, 2011 · Filed Under Social Security Disability Hearing process, The Social Security Disability Process, Work And Your Social Security Case · Comment

So, imagine this situation: You’ve applied for disability benefits. You get a bunch of forms. You’ve spoken to a few government workers. During the initial phase of the process, Social Security asks you a very simple question: “When did your impairments prevent you from performing work?” No problem. You give them a date and then [...]

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Q&A: Social Security Disability.9-11-11

September 11, 2011 · Filed Under Continuing Disability Review, Doctors, General Legal Topics, Health Related Topics and Social Security Disability, Medical Conditions, Representative Payee, The Social Security Disability Process, Videos · Comment

1) I am wondering if the gap in medical records will affect my benefits? (For an initial application and Continuing Disability Review) 2) I have a hearing soon & wonder if I am entitled to be reimbursed for all the medical expenses I’ve paid if awarded benefits? 3) Do I take documents to my Social [...]

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