Consultative Exams

Many people refer to a CE as a Social Security medical exam. When you apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits you may receive a letter in the … Read More

Must Have Good Medical Records

If your medical records are out of date or do not fully address your disability, you might be denied disability benefits. When you apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) … Read More

Who is the DDS Examiner?

DDS examiner is responsible for deciding if your medical condition (mental or physical) qualifies you for disability benefits. When you apply for Social Security Disability (SSD) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI), the Social Security Administration … Read More

Can I get a Second Disability Hearing?

It is highly recommended that you get an experienced disability attorney who is familiar with the rules and regulations that govern disability. James, in Temecula, California, asks “My SSDI claim was denied by a judge … Read More

Can VA Approval Help an SSDI claim?

It is not unusual to be approved for VA benefits while still waiting on a Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) claim or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) claim. Trevor, in El Centro, California asks “I had … Read More

Age and Disability

The DDS examiner takes into consideration the vocational implications of growing older. Greg in Carlsbad, CA, asks “Is it true that the older you are the easier it is to get Social Security Disability?” When … Read More

Why Disability Applications Get Denied

If you are represented by a disability attorney at your hearing, your chances of winning your claim could be as high as 80% or more. Over 70% of initial applications for Social Security Disability Insurance … Read More

Continuing Disability Review

Once you are receiving Social Security disability benefits, periodically the Social Security Administration (SSA) will review your case to make sure that you are still disabled. Once you are receiving Social Security disability benefits, periodically … Read More

SSI Overpayments

An overpayment is when you receive more money for a month than the amount you should have been paid. If you are collecting Supplemental Security Income (SSI), you need to be aware of rules regarding … Read More