Potential claimants are starting to call us attorneys and asking “Can I win a Social Security Disability claim for Covid 19?” The short answer is maybe. Winning a Disability Claim due to Covid 19 is a bit complex This post contains affiliate links. I may make a commission from any purchases you make through these …
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How to Cross Examine a Social Security Vocational Expert
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 …
5 Best Books About Filing for Social Security Disability
I’ve been meaning to write this post on the 5 best books about filing Social Security Disability for a while. A lot of claimants start the process of filing for disability by either searching online or by reading books about filing. The amount of information can be overwhelming. And even with all this information, claimants …
How to Survive Financially When Applying for Social Security Disability
One of the questions my clients ask me the most is: “How to survive financially when applying for Social Security Disability?” This is usually a tough question because in most cases the claimant is unable to work. Or at least, unable to work full time. And Social Security tends to deny benefits if the claimant …
How to Use a Residual Functional Capacity Report to Win Social Security
[social_warfare]When filing for Social Security Disability you must prove that you are not capable of working in any capacity. The best way to accomplish that is by submitting a Residual Functional Capacity Report completed by your doctor. Of course, if you read my previous posts you already know that medical records are key to winning your claim. …
4 Reasons Why Social Security Attorneys Are Rejecting Your Case
[social_warfare]There are many reasons why attorneys are rejecting your case. The biggest question is: what does that mean to your case? Every claimant thinks they have a “slam dunk” case because they live their “disability” every day. However, a lot of conditions, even if visible, require documentation to show how “limiting” things are for you. …
Why You Should Never Submit Your Medical Records at the Last Minute
It’s not uncommon for claimants to wait until the day of their Social Security hearing to submit their medical records. This is a serious and costly mistake! With average wait times of 15 to 18 months, there is plenty of time to get your records in. So, why do people leave it for the last …
Understanding How The Social Security Disability Back Benefit Works
If you are in the process of getting paid your Social Security Disability benefits, you are probably asking yourself how does the “back benefit” or “back pay” works. First, let me go over what a “back Benefit” is if this is the first time you are hearing this term: Back Benefits (or back pay) is …
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 …