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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 expected [...]
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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 [00:24:49m]:
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Tags: Administrative Law Judge, ALJ Hearing, Approval Rates, Disability Pension, Early Retirement, Eligibility, Legal Representation, Medical Records, Over 50, Podcast, Social Security Disability, Social Security Retirement, SSDI, SSI, Treating Physician, Treatment
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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 disorder; improve [...]

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Tags: Disability Determination Service, Drug and Alcohol Abuse, Electronic File, Eligibility, Legal Representation, Medicaid, Medical Insurance, Mental Illness, Podcast, Reconsideration, Social Security Disability, SSDI, SSI, Technology, Treatment
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Episode 4 – Healthcare, Onset of Disability and High GAFs
Social Security Disability Law Weekly is a podcast devoted to issues in Social Security Disability Law. Discussion is focused on Social Security Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income payments. Social Security Disability Law Weekly is hosted by Steven Butler of Linarducci & Butler, PA.
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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 [...]
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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 an early stage it is more [...]
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There has been much discussion in the news recently as Congress has been debating reforms to healthcare. In just the last week, 50% of individuals I met with did not have healthcare coverage. These individuals had lost healthcare coverage because they were unable to continue to perform their jobs because of disability. They do not [...]
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The Delaware News Journal published several articles this week discussing the denial rates of Administrative Law Judges (ALJ) that work for the Social Security Administration. The focus of the series was on the Dover Delaware Office of Disability Adjudication and Review (ODAR). The articles noted that Delaware residents have faced a higher standard to prove [...]
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What to Expect at a Social Security Disability/SSI Administrative Law Judge Hearing
An Administrative Law Judge Hearing for Social Security Disability Insurance (“SSDI”) or Supplemental Security Income (“SSI”) can be a very stressful event. For most individuals, you have already been waiting two or more years since you initially applied for Social Security disability benefits before [...]
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There are a number of steps you can take to improve your chances of being approved for Social Security disability benefits before you apply. The most important thing is that you know the disability requirements first. The basic requirement of Social Security disability is that you have a medical impairment or combination of impairments that [...]
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