Psychological Consultative Exams for Social Security Claimants
Know what to expect if you’ve been scheduled for a psychological consultative exam.
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Read MoreDue to the complexity of the Social Security Disability application process, it is recommended to hire an attorney early on in the process. It is important to seek out an attorney that specializes in this type of law.
Read MoreThough the thought of going before a judge may understandably stir up feelings of anxiety, there’s really nothing to be nervous about. The following is an explanation of what you can expect from your hearing.
Read MoreWorking After Disability: Employment and Its Effect On Disability Benefit Awards By: Disability Group A common misconception is that any work done after receiving an award for Social Security disability benefits will terminate those benefits. In fact, however, a person receiving benefits may work and still receive many benefits. Trial Work Period The Social
Read MoreWhat You Need to Know in Order to Win Social Security Disability Benefits for a Back Injury By: Disability Group In order to receive Social Security Disability benefits for a back impairment, your condition needs to be severe. What does the Social Security Administrationconsider a severe back impairment? SSA considers a serious lumbar (lower back) or
Read MoreAcceptable Medical Sources: Which sources are acceptable and what happens to those that are not? By: Disability Group When you apply for social security disability benefits, the Social Security Administration (SSA) uses many sources of evidence to determine whether your impairments meet their requirements for disability. To make that determination, SSA considers ALL available evidence
Read MoreBy: Disability Group, Inc. Retirement means no more alarm clock, no more commute, and no more stress. Doesn’t that sound great? A secure and comfortable retirement is a worker’s dream. But not doing the proper planning can make that dream into a nightmare. Here are some factors to take into consideration when planning for your
Read MoreEarly Retirement v. Social Security Disability Benefits By: Disability Group If you are 50 years old and have poor physical health should you retire or file for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits (SSDI)? If you are unable to continue to do your job because of your physical limitations you should file for Social Security Disability
Read MoreYour Disability Hearing By: Disability Group Why would you have a disability hearing? If your initial social security disability application and request for reconsideration are denied, the next step is to request a hearing before an Administrative Law Judge. This is your chance to come face-to-face with the person deciding your claim. The hearing is
Read MoreFiling Two Claims: RSDI and SSI By: Disability Group You can file for a few different kinds of benefits. There are 2 disability programs run by theSocial Security Administration (SSA): (1) Title II, Retirement, Survivors and Disability Insurance (RSDI) and (2) Title XVI Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Should you file for both of them? What
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