The Social Security Administration has recently implemented changes in their Medical Listings for the child and adult listings formerly “Malignant Neoplastic Diseases,” now simplified to
Despite the media’s focus on the large numbers of disabled workers applying for Social Security disability benefits (SSDI), the actual numbers tell quite a different
It’s easy to confuse Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. The acronyms are only a letter apart; however, there
It is well publicized that the Social Security Administration (SSA) makes it difficult to collect disability benefits. The application process is difficult and cumbersome. Unfortunately,
A common question that many individuals who collect Social Security Disability benefits have is whether the benefits are subject to taxes. Unfortunately, there is no
If you receive an unfavorable decision after your Social Security Disability hearing, you have one more level of appeal to within the Social Security Administration
The Social Security Disability benefit system is often negatively depicted by politicians and media coverage. Those of us with intimate knowledge of the system are
The following table provides data on the Fiscal Year 2013 disability claims and appeals workload. Fiscal Year 2013 Workload Data Disability Appeals Prepared by: SSA,
If you are applying for Social Security disability benefits, and you live in the Oakland, California area, we strongly recommend that you consult with an
The Hearing Process The administrative hearing at the Social Security administration offices is your opportunity to present more information about your disability claim. You will
A study conducted by the Government Accountability Office found that people who hired an attorney nearly tripled their odds of success. You can be one of them.
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