Yes. I was bullied for refusing a mammogram! Before you judge my refusal, know that I had very good reasons to do so. I just never expected to be bullied for it. As usual, I went to the doctor for my annual checkup. Being over 40 you get used to getting bombarded with “you need to …
Category: Social Security
Digestive Disorders and How to Convince a Judge You Are Disabled
To the outside world, digestive disorders carry with them the idea that it’s temporary. All you have to do is go to the bathroom and all is well. This post contains affiliate links. I may make a commission from any purchases you make through these links without any extra cost to you. This is …
How to Properly Complete Your Disability Claim Forms
Disability claim forms can be easy to complete as long as you know what to include in those forms. It’s not uncommon for people to be either very confused about these forms and freeze. Or think that they are a “piece of cake” to complete and make a huge mistake. Easy to Complete? If you think …
Is It Time to Get Rid of Doctor X to Win Social Security?
A doctor can make or break a disability claim. If you read my post about the importance of medical records you will understand that without “good quality” medical records you simply cannot win your disability claim. Now, let’s talk about an issue I come across very frequently and that it’s really important to bring it up. …
How to Win a Social Security Claim Due to a Mental Illness
Winning a disability claim due to a Mental Illness takes skills. A lot of skills. Not just from the attorney representing you but also the medical professionals in charge of your treatment. A doctor learns what it takes to treat patients and tries his best to control a person’s mental illness. At times, the treatment …
How to Approach and Win Your Fibromyalgia Claim
[social_warfare]I have to be honest with you: Fibromyalgia disability claims are a tricky thing to win. I know it sounds discouraging but it shouldn’t be. Do you know why? Because most claimants and even attorneys forget about the most important person in the process: The judge. What!? I can hear you saying: “this is my …
Did Your Doctor Get The Joke? Simple Ways to Hurt Your Claim
You may be wondering: how can a joke hurt my disability claim? Is this a joke? Unfortunately, this is not a joke. The reality is: What You Say To Your Doctor Can And Will Be Used Against You If you read my previous post about Social Media you will remember my warning that anything you say/post can and will …
This Election Results and What It Means to Social Security Claims
We did it! We are done with the election. It’s going to be a relief seeing something other than election news on TV or social media. But last night’s events cannot be ignored. While for some it’s a victory, for others, the sky has fallen. It’s democracy at its best and worst. It’s the price of …
4 Proven Reasons Disability Claims Are Denied
Before we start, I want you to know that there are many reasons disability claims are denied. Today, I will show you the 4 most common reasons disability claims are denied. I will give you the short list and then I will explain each one. That way you can process the information a little easier …
How To Balance Your Budget Like a Pro
Living on a minimum budget can be very tricky when you live on disability benefits. The amount people get varies a lot per person. It all depends on the length and amount of contributions. It also depends on how much that person made a month when he/she was employed. Either way, whether it’s a big …