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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
