by Burke Barclay | Sep 7, 2023 | Social Security Disability
Be Careful Maintaining Employment and Filing for Social Security Disability Benefits.
The average wait time for a Social Security disability hearing is roughly 14 months. This is not even taking into consideration the year (or more) to initially file the claim and the reconsideration (first appeal).
Unless there is a spouse working or you are independently wealthy, it is impossible to wait 2 or more years to receive benefits. Further, many people who do file for disability benefits may be capable of working at least part time. Remember, disability is determined on a full time work schedule.
However, how much can you actually earn and still be eligible for benefits?
by Burke Barclay | Sep 7, 2023 | Social Security Disability
What You Need To Know Before Requesting A Hearing For Your Social Security Disability Case.
First and foremost, if you believe you are severely disabled, to the point where you are unable to work, you have a constitutional right to have notice and a hearing before the Social Security Administration can deny your rights to receive benefits.
After filing your initial application and disability report, the first stage of the appeals process involves a reconsideration of the last determination that you are not disabled. Here, another claims processor at the state disability determination agency will look at your case and any new evidence you wish to submit and make an independent determination as to whether or not you are disabled. Again, if you are denied a second time, then you will have the right to file a request for a hearing before an Administrative Law Judge.
by Burke Barclay | Sep 7, 2023 | Social Security Disability
Should I Appeal My Unfavorable Decision or Start My Disability Case Over Again?
First, ask yourself whether you truly are disabled. Do not appeal a bad case, even if it is your own. You are wasting not only the Appeals Council’s time, but your own as well.
If you received an unfavorable decision after your hearing, be honest with yourself and assess the likelihood of your chances improving at the next level.
Also, keep in mind that even if you are successful with your appeal, your case has about a 95% chance of being returned back to the same Administrative Law Judge (judge) that originally found you not disabled.
by Burke Barclay | Sep 7, 2023 | Social Security Disability
Here are 5 More Quick Tips For Success With Your Social Security Disability Claim.
1. Tell you doctor you are filing for disability benefits and you need him or her to help you out as much as possible.
If you do so, you will likely receive one of two responses: (a) we do not get involved with Social Security disability cases, or (2) we will do what it takes to help you or your attorney win your case.
by Burke Barclay | Sep 7, 2023 | Social Security Disability
Here are 5 quick tips when filing for Social Security Disability benefits.
Everyone who has ever filed for Social Security disability benefits has heard the adage that everyone is denied at least once before they are approved. How I wish this were true. In reality, there are many who are never approved for disability benefits and many times they could have done some very simple things to improve their chances of success.
So, try these before filing:
by Burke Barclay | Sep 7, 2023 | Social Security Disability
Need To File For Social Security Disability? Don’t Put It Off
One of the issues many Social Security disability attorneys see over and over again is people who have waited too long to file for their disability benefits and are no longer insured.
Here are some issues to consider if you’ve become disabled to the point of being unable to work:
