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What is Office of Disability Adjudication and Review (ODAR)?

ODAR stands for the Office of Disability Adjudication and Review. ODAR stands for the Office of Disability Adjudication and Review. It is a branch of the Social Security Administration. Once you have been denied for … Read More

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Denied for Disability

Most social security disability claims are denied the first time they are submitted. Most social security disability claims are denied the first time they are submitted. About 70% of claimants are denied benefits. That does … Read More

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Why do I need a Consultative Exam?

A consultative exam is a medical examination. A consultative exam is a medical examination. Some people who have applied for social security disability benefits are sent for an exam by the Disability Determination Services (DDS) … Read More

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Divorced Spouse SSD Benefits

If you are divorced and never remarried, you might qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits on your ex-spouse’s record. Lucille, from Imperial Beach California, asks “I am divorced and never re-married. I have … Read More

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Can an Attorney Improve My Chances at SSDI?

YES! A disability attorney can help improve your chances at winning a disability. Adrian, from San Bernardino California asks, “Can hiring an attorney really improve my chances at winning my Social Security Disability claim?” Yes, … Read More

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Does Education Affect an SSDI claim?

Your education does not affect the decision. Tammy, in Oceanside, California, asks “I did not go to college; my highest level of education is High School. Will that make it easier for me to qualify … Read More

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SSDI and Spouse’s Income

Your spouse’s income will not affect your Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. Terry, in El Cajon, California, asks “Will my spouse’s income affect my Social Security Disability Insurance? “ Your spouse’s income will not … Read More

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2011 Social Security Disability Thresholds

Social Security Disability 2011 Thresholds Data Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA) Substantial Gainful Activity (or SGA) is a term used by the Social Security Administration and Disability Determination Services (DDS) to refer to a person’s ability … Read More

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SSDI Eligibility

The chances of you winning your disability case are greatly increased if you have an attorney or non-attorney representative handling your case. Travis, in Oceanside California, asks “What qualifies someone as being disabled and eligible … Read More

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How Much Money Can I Expect From SSDI?

The more you earned, the more you paid into Social Security, so the larger your disability benefit will be. Tanya in Del Mar, California asks “If I am found eligible for Social Security Disability benefits … Read More

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