At some point after your Request for Hearing has been filed, you may receive a notice by the Social Security Administration that your case has been transferred to the Virtual Screening Unit (VSU). What is the Virtual Screening Unit? The Virtual Screening Unit is a division in the Social Security Administration comprised of senior attorneys
Read MoreWhat are “Grids”? If a person applying for disability benefits is found to be unable to return to their past work, then the next question is whether or not they can do any other work. If the claimant can do other work then they will not be considered disabled, and if they cannot, then they
Read MoreBy William Carr, Supervising Attorney When Will SSA Look Into Whether or Not I Have Transferable Skills? In order to be declared medically disabled by SSA, you must show one of the following: (1) That your medical conditions or impairments meet or equal the requirements of one of the specific SSA impairment listings. To be
Read MoreHow to Prove Mental Illness in a Social Security Application By: Disability Group (www.socialsecuritylaw.com) There is no question that people who suffer from mental illnesses have difficulty finding and maintaining employment. Many mental illnesses such as clinic depression or bi-polar disorder can have a major effect on one’s ability to interact with others, follow directions
Read MoreIn 2008, the Social Security Administration (SSA) outlined four goals it wishes to achieve by 2013. To those applying for disability benefits, the most important goal is improving the speed and quality of the disability process. Here are the ways that SSA is trying to meet this goal: Quick Decisions for Clearly Disabled Claimants In
Read MoreWhat is the Social Security Administration trying to do in my disability case? The Social Security Administration’s main goal is to decide whether you are able to work, doing either your past job or any type of job. Does the Social Security Administration (SSA) consider the pain I am in when deciding whether to award
Read MoreFirst, what IS Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)? Social Security Disability Insurance benefits fall under title II of the Social Security Act. In order to qualify for SSDI you must have worked long enough and paid Social Security taxes. SSDI works almost the same as pension, where you pay into the plan throughout your working
Read MoreOne of the most common questions claimants pursuing disability benefits ask their social security disability attorney is “How can I make my case move faster?” Social Security claims can be granted priority status based on their “critical” nature. SSA requires expedited processing for the following types of “critical cases.” A social security disability attorney can
Read MoreOnce you are approved for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, certain members of your family may also be entitled to payments; auxiliary benefits may be available for your spouse, your former spouse, and your children. Auxiliary Benefits for Your Spouse Your spouse may be eligible for payments upon your award of SSDI benefits, if
Read MoreEven if you have a qualifying disability, you might not be receiving benefits. Here are the top reasons why applicants may not receive benefits in spite of their eligibility – and ways to avoid making the same mistakes! The Social Security Administration needs permission to review your financial records – make sure you give it
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