Reopening an Earlier Application
July 11, 2013
Did you give up on an earlier application for Social Security disability benefits after it was first denied? If the answer is yes, it may
Did you give up on an earlier application for Social Security disability benefits after it was first denied? If the answer is yes, it may
To qualify for disability benefits, you must have a “medically determinable impairment” and your impairment must be “severe.” The purpose of this requirement is to
The Social Security Administration (SSA) uses a five-step sequential process to evaluate whether you are disabled. The process can be a little confusing to follow.
You apply for Social Security disability benefits, wait months to get a decision, and are shocked and disappointed when your claim is denied. You file
Your impairment must have lasted or be expected to last for a continuous period of 12 months for you to qualify for benefits. You don’t
The waiting time for claimants to receive a final decision on their disability appeals is reported below for the Northern California and Reno Offices of
Although the Social Security Administration has had some success in reducing their response times for disability applications and appeals, waiting periods remain burdensome for individuals
Social Security evaluates mental impairments differently than physical impairments. The purpose of this brief overview is to discuss generally how Social Security evaluates mental impairments
Some disability claimants, once they are awarded benefits, worry that something might happen to make the benefits stop. For the most part, you don’t have
Disability attorneys often look to a claimant’s primary doctor or treating physician for a medical opinion as to the client’s impairment. This might be the
