I see this question a lot: How to cross-examine a Social Security Vocational Expert? Especially when the claimant decided to go to a hearing without an attorney. The main reason I tell my readers to hire an attorney is because of how tricky it can be to cross-examine a vocational expert (let’s call him “VE“- and …
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 …
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 …
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 …
We talked a lot about medical treatment and medical records in our post about the 15 reasons people get denied Social Security. Today we are going to talk about medical treatments and why they are so important. We will also talk about why your medical treatment may be the real reason your claim was denied. Your …
Your medical records are a vital part of your disability claim. Without them, you have nothing! I mean, NOTHING. In part 1 of the 15 reasons people get denied disability, we talked about how 90% of cases are denied “just because… ” (well, they kinda hope you give up and go away) Today we will talk …
We recently talked about the 15 reasons people get denied disability. Today, we will explore the first reason claimants get a disability denial. 90% of cases are denied on the first attempt! So what should you do if you get a disability denial? Appeal the case. Don’t even think about it. Don’t even cry about …
People get denied disability benefits every day. But do they really know why they got denied? Some claimants are certain they will win their case simply because they have a diagnosis and they feel they can’t work anymore. No one thinks about what it takes to win a case and all they think is that …
“How Do I know I Qualify for Disability?” part 1 and part 2 covered the timing of filing and some of the medical stuff related with knowing if your impairments qualify for disability. Today we will talk about mental impairments and whether you can get disability with these impairments. Level of Severity and Duration The …
The first thing people wonder when they get sick or injured is whether they qualify for disability. How Long Is Your Sickness or Injury Going to Last? 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 I …