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
The Compassionate Allowances initiative is designed to expedite the Social Security Disability and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) approval process for applicants with the most severe disabilities and illnesses. The Compassionate Allowances initiative is designed to … 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
The reason for the 24 month waiting period is mainly for the government to save money and to ensure that only those with a long-term disability will receive Medicare. Medicare is a health insurance program … 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
Having an attorney who specializes in Social Security Disability and SSI will increase the chances of your claim being approved by the Social Security Administration. You are not required to have an attorney when you … 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
Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA) is one of the factors that will be used to determine your eligibility for disability benefits. Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA) is a term that is used by the Social Security Administration … 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
You must be honest and truthful with the Social Security Administration when applying for and receiving disability benefits. The Social Security Administration (SSA) Office of the Inspector General (OIG) handles reports of fraud, waste and … Read More
