Missing a Consultative Exam
Missing a consultative exam will delay the processing of your claim. Brad, in San Diego, California asks “I was scheduled for a social security medical exam for my SSDI case; I was not able to … Read More
Can I Work While Applying For Disability?
YES! The Social Security Administration (SSA) will allow you to work while you are applying for, or receiving disability benefits as long as your monthly earned income does not exceed the SGA limit. Travis, from … Read More
Administrative Law Judge
Administrative Law Judges generally approve a far greater percentage of claims in which claimants have representation, rather than vice-versa. If you apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits … Read More
What happens after I file a hearing request?
After you file a hearing request for your denied Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) claim, or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) claim, you will receive a letter from the hearing office. Bill, in Carlsbad, California, asks … Read More
Electronic Records Express
Electronic Records Express is a free service and can be used to submit records for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) claims as well as Supplemental Security Income (SSI) claims. Electronic Records Express is a system … 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If your medical records are out of date or do not fully address your disability, you might be denied disability benefits.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