Social Security disability wait times, for the average case, are now longer than six months. This is three times longer in just ten years. The average disability case now takes more than two years for a final decision and roughly 10,000 people die every year waiting for disability benefits, according to a new article written by CNBC. You can find the link on our website or here as well: https://www.cnbc.com/2022/09/16/long-social-security-service-waits-signal-need-for-more-funds.html ..read more

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There are two really big problems with the Social Security disability system: It has tons of fraud. There are so many people receiving benefits that have defrauded the system. This hurts so many people that need benefits and are unable to receive them. SSA has to be skeptical of everyone claiming a disability or the fraud will only get worse. The second problem, is that so many people use Social Security disability benefits as unemployment. Rather than seeking temporary employment benefits and looking for other work, they file for Social Security disability in order to escape the workforce. T ..read more

Sure, going straight to the internet and filing online is where one should file for Social Security disability. But, getting prepared before actually doing so is even better. Here's what you need to make the process that much less painful: Have all your doctors and hospitals you've seen and been to for the last two years readily available. You'll need dates of service as well as the physical address and phone numbers to each. Remember, you only need to go back about two years; but, be sure and have all the information accurate so that your medical records can be timely retrieved. -This is the ..read more

Before I started practicing in this area of law, I had no idea the disability system even existed. It wasn't until I was already out of law school and looking for a practice area that I stumbled across this huge body of law associated with the Social Security Administration. That being said, I have made some observations I would like to share with you: First, people often wait too long to file for Social Security disability benefits. In fact, some wait so long that they run out of work credits and can no longer qualify for SSDI. Many, because of their assets will not qualify for SSI either, so ..read more

It happens. You did something dumb, and you were incarcerated for it. The problem is, that if you were incarcerated for a lengthy period of time, it is very likely you lost all your work credits and can only qualify for Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Also, many people are incarcerated in the United States and have undiagnosed mental impairments, that if treated properly, would have helped them maintain a normal life and not end up in prison in the first place. And, once in prison, the environment tends to exacerbate their symptoms as well. But, now that you have been released, it's okay t ..read more

SHAME ON YOU! Here's the deal...you may be able to fix it. If you recently filed for early Social Security retirement benefits, you may be able to file for disability benefits retroactively and be approved and receive more income each month. Here's what you need to do: File for Social Security disability, AND set your onset date before you took retirement benefits, AND be able to show that prior to filing for retirement benefits, you were disabled. Really it's not that hard. The tricky part is making sure you get the date correct. Because, if you screw this up, you can't go back and unring the ..read more

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Honestly, it makes all the difference in your Social Security disability case. Here's how it works: Social Security disability is much like private health insurance. You pay your premium, you get coverage. But, unlike private insurance, once you stop paying that premium, SSA gives you up to 5 years to start paying again before your coverage expires. This stopping of coverage is called your Date of Last Insured (DLI). If today is October 1, 2021, and your DLI is in the future. Then, this means you still have coverage and you can file for SSDI benefits. If today is October 1, 2021, and your DLI ..read more

These are easy to avoid... Make sure if you file online, you're prepared first. Gather all of your information and then file. Don't just go online and wing it. SSA employees and your case manager at DDS will not go out of their way to research where you went to the doctor and when . If you're going to be an advocate for yourself, at least be a good one. Ignoring correspondence mailed to you after filing your claim. If you do not respond within a certain time-frame, your case is usually denied. Be sure and update your case manager if you change doctors, but don't call her every time you go to ..read more