If your application for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is denied, you should appeal as soon as possible. Barbara, in San Diego, California, asks “My SSDI application was denied. Should … Read More
You can either pursue the case to the next level of appeal at the Appeals Council or you can file a brand new social security claim. Jim, in San Diego, California, asks “If a judge … Read More
You have 60 days to file a reconsideration appeal. Kim, in National City, CA, asks “If my claim for SSDI is denied, how much time do I have to appeal?” If your claim for Social … Read More
To apply for disability benefits, you will need to complete an application for Social Security Benefits and the Disability Report. Below is a list of things that the Social Security Administration recommends that you bring … Read More
The Social Security Administration (SSA) prefers that you apply for Social Security Disability online instead of in person. This is mainly due to the fact that the SSA is understaffed and would have a hard … Read More
Not going to a social security medical exam can result in a case denial for failure to cooperate. When your claim for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is being evaluated … Read More
It is a common myth that the Social Security Administration (SSA) automatically denies all first-time applicants for Disability benefits.
The more specialized your doctor is, the more weight will be given to that doctor’s opinions. The Social Security examiners and administrative law judges give considerable weight to the information provided by your doctors and … Read More
You can file a Disability Appeal online or in person at your local Social Security Administration office. The majority of people who file a claim for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income … Read More
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) claims can be approved in as little as a few months, or they can take 2 years or more. A lot of it depends on … Read More
