TIP: You did NOT go to Medical School
After months (maybe even years) of waiting, you finally get your chance. It’s time for you to appear before a Social Security Judge, and let him know how bad your condition really is. Then, when the questioning starts, what happens? You sound like an episode of Grey’s Anatomy! Medical terms start flying all over the [...]
Why does it take so long to get a decision after a hearing for Social Security Disability?
The mystery of all great Social Security mysteries is WHY it takes so long to get a decision. Now, before you go and start blaming the government or your representative or your doctor, recognize a few things. First, Social Security is in the process of going completely paperless. And let me tell you, this is [...]
Why does it take so long to get Disability benefits when I start over?
WOW! This question comes up a few times. Here’s how it usually plays out: 1) You have applied and you got denied. So you decided to reapply, OR 2) You went all the way to a Judge and got denied. So you decided to reapply, OR 3) You went all the way to an Appeals [...]
Myths about Social Security Disability: What happens between the HEARING and getting your written decision
The hearing process of Social Security Disability can be very nerve racking but it shouldn’t be. Once you have the hearing, the only thing you need to do is wait. However, there are some myths that some people believe that you really need to keep in its proper perspective: 1) MYTH – It’s going to [...]
What happens after you file a claim for Social Security benefits and beyond!
Alright, so you get the word. You have an appointment with Social Security coming up. You got your papers. You got everything you need. You go to your appointment. Now what?: 1) Make sure you complete what they give you and send it back. In some situations, Social Security is going to probably give some [...]
