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Tag Archive: Social Security Disability
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Eligibility Criteria by Age
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 ...
Use Caution When Using Social Security Online Disability Services Without Assistance
With the horrible winter weather in Delaware, the Social Security Administration (SSA) has been forced to close its office on several occasions. For individuals pursuing Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and/or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) claims, this has made it difficult to conduct business in ...
An ALJ Approved me for Social Security Disability, Where is my Money?
After being approved for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and/or Supplemental Security Income payments (SSI) by an Administrative Law Judge, individuals are often concerned about the payment process. Although you have been approved for benefits, it is important to realize that you will not receive your payments immediately. The ALJ simply found that you qualified ...
What Happens after a Social Security Disability/SSI ALJ Hearing
In November, I published a four-part series on what to expect at a Social Security Disability (SSDI)/Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Administrative Law Judge Hearing. (Part1, My Hearing has been scheduled, now what?; Part 2, the day of your ALJ Hearing; Part 3, what happens during my hearing?; Part 4, tips for ...
Importance of Specialist Care when Experiencing Chronic Pain
The first question I ask when evaluating a Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) claim for chronic pain is "are you seeing a specialist? I am surprised that many potential clients that have been experiencing chronic pain for an extended period have never seen a specialist. Although I respect family care ...
I Have Breast Cancer, Why Was I Denied Social Security Disability Benefits
I meet with many clients that are diagnosed with breast cancer that are surprised to learn that they may never qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. Although Social Security recognizes breast cancer as a severe impairment, if the cancer is discovered at ...
Why did my Doctor tell the Social Security Administration that I Could Work?
When you receive a decision from the Social Security Administration for a Social Security Disability Insurance and/or a Supplemental Security Income claim in Delaware, you receive a notice that lists medical records that were considered to decide your eligibility for disability. The notice can be misleading if you do not understand the process. Below is ...
Medical Record Costs Now Regulated in Delaware
Until recently, residents of Delaware have had no specific statute or regulation to control the cost of obtaining medical records from their physicians. This has caused some outrageous charges when individuals have attempted to obtain copies of their medical records. It has not been unheard of for ...