ShareTweet In order to qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance Benefits, you must first be able to establish that you meet the Social Security Administration’s basic definition of disability. Social Security defines disability “as the inability to do any substantial gainful activity by reason of any medically determinable physical or mental impairment which can be…
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Pursuing Social Security Early Retirement and Disability Benefits at the Same Time
ShareTweet I meet with many individuals that are between the age of 62-65, and do not realize that they are able to pursue Social Security Early Retirement benefits and Social Security Disability Insurance benefits at the same time. These individuals normally assume that these programs are mutually exclusive, and that a decision has to be…
Social Security Disability Law Weekly Episode 6 – iPad, Retirement and Medical Record Lag
Episode 6 of Social Security Disability Law Weekly Podcast includes discussion of: importance of local attorneys in Social Security Disability Claims; use of an iPad in Administrative Law Judge Hearings; don’t blame the messenger when unpleasant information is communicated about your disability or SSI claim; Social Security Denials Remain High in Delaware; impact of disability on Social Security Retirement benefits; and concept of medical record lag in Social Security claims.
Social Security Disability Law Weekly: Episode 6 iPad, Retirement and Records Lag [ 24:49 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadSocial Security Disability Law Weekly Episode 5 – Technology, Uninsured, and DDS Turnover
ShareTweet Episode 5 – Technology, Uninsured, and DDS Turnover Social Security Disability Law Weekly, Episode 5, includes discussion of use of technology in disability claims; alcohol abuse and mental health claims; importance of trying work before applying for disability; problem of being disabled and uninsured; how to qualify for Social Security based on mental illness/bipolar…
Social Security Disability Law Weekly – Episode 2
ShareTweet Episode 2 – Ethics, Mental Illness, and SSI Fee Withholding Social Security Disability Law Weekly is a podcast devoted to issues in Social Security Disability Law. Discussion is focused on Disability Insurance Benefits and Supplemental Security Income payments. The podcast is hosted by Steven Butler of Linarducci & Butler, PA. Episode 2 focuses on:…
Be Wary of Social Security Disability/SSI Advice Found on Disability Law Websites
ShareTweet Recently James publishing launched JamesDisabilityLaw.com. I was excited to see the launch of the site, as I am a subscriber of five Social Security Disability practice guides published by James Publishing. The practice guides help me stay informed of developments in Social Security Disability Law, and educate myself on unique issues that I do…
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Eligibility Criteria by Age
ShareTweet When you apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments from the Social Security Administration, it is important to realize that different standards are used to determine your disability based on your age. As an adult, it is hardest to qualify for benefits if you are between the ages…