When claimants want to file for Social Security most are hesitant to start the process because they simply don’t know where to start. A lot of people begin with the internet to find some basic information and that’s where the confusion begins. While Social Security’s official website is very informative, it still doesn’t offer the …
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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 Fix Your Medical Treatment and Win Social Security/LTD
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 …
Why You Should Immediately Appeal Your Social Security Disability Denial
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 …
How Do I know I Qualify for Disability? Part 3
“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 …
How Social Media Can Derail Your Claim Without Warning
Social media can be a great thing. You are able to connect with friends like never before. You can see cute cat videos and funny memes. But something as simple as a picture with friends or holding a baby can also be very damaging to you and your disability claim. You are probably thinking “I’m …
How Do I know I qualify for Disability?
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 …