by Burke Barclay | Sep 5, 2023 | Social Security Disability
What’s Taking So Long On My Social Security Disability Case?
People are often perplexed as to why it takes so long for the Social Security Administration to make a decision on their disability claim. There’s a couple of answers to this question, but first there is also the need to understand the steps each claim must go through.
First, there is the initial application for your Social Security disability benefits. Once the application is received, it is sent to the local Social Security office that will ultimately handle your case.
by Burke Barclay | Sep 5, 2023 | Social Security Disability
Having Enough Medical Evidence To Win Your Social Security Disability Claim
Will you be having enough medical evidence to win your Social Security Disability claim? When I start a claim for any one of my clients seeking Social Security disability benefits, I always send them a checklist to better prepare them for what the Social Security Administration will require. Most take this checklist quite serious, while some sadly do not. Social Security has established rules for when the administration will approve a claim for benefits. One of the very first things a claims examiner will look for is whether or not the claimant has the proper medical evidence to back-up his or her subjective statements about their condition.
by Burke Barclay | Sep 5, 2023 | Social Security Disability
Why Does Social Security Require An Adult Function Report?
Whether you realize this or not, there is a five step process Social Security uses in order to determine whether or not you are entitled to disability benefits. In one of these steps, it must be determined whether or not your physical or mental condition would be considered “severe.” If your condition is severe, then Social Security will move onto the next step in its determination. If your condition is considered non-severe, then your claim will be denied.
by Burke Barclay | Sep 5, 2023 | Social Security Disability
How to get Social Security Disability Benefits?
Many people feel, because of their medical condition, they should be entitled to Social Security benefits. Sadly, there are a number of hurdles one must overcome in order to be considered disabled by Social Security’s own rules.
First, it is important that you realize there is a very specific five step sequential process Social Security uses to determine whether or not a person is disabled. So many people do not realize that even if their own doctor says they are disabled, that will usually hold very little weight with Social Security in making its determination.
by Burke Barclay | Sep 5, 2023 | Social Security Disability
Will you qualify for Social Security disability?
There is a five-step process in which to determine whether or not a person is considered to be disabled under Social Security’s rules. Understand, these are much more complicated than what I am about to list, so it is always advisable to seek an attorney’s assistance. But, this should at least help you get started.
by Burke Barclay | Sep 5, 2023 | Social Security Disability
Your Social Security Disability Hearing
Understandably, most people who have filed for their Social Security disability and have been denied twice, will have some trepidation about what will occur at their hearing. Since all disability hearings are heard in private, this is not the type of proceeding where you can watch to first see how they take place. However, there are some things you, as the claimant (and your attorney, if you are represented) can do to better prepare so that your hearing goes more smoothly.
