You have very little time to file an appeal after the Social Security Administration (SSA) denies your application for disability benefits. Since the vast majority of applicants do not get an award of benefits on their initial application, most people
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What Is Important for Winning Your Social Security Disability Case?
If you want to maximize your chances of getting Social Security disability benefits, it can help to know what the Social Security Administration (SSA) looks for when it evaluates Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) applications.…
Do I Qualify for Social Security Disability Benefits If I Have Chronic Headaches or Migraines?
You might be eligible for Social Security disability benefits for chronic headaches or migraines if you can show through objective medical evidence that the headaches cause you to be unable to work to support yourself for at least 12 consecutive…
Do I Have to Exhaust All Levels of Appeal When My Long-Term Disability Claim Is Denied?
Many people give up on their application for disability benefits if it gets denied because they do not think that an appeal will be successful. In reality, many of the people who eventually get disability benefits had to go through…
How Long Does It Take to Hear an Answer After Filing for Disability in Texas?
The Social Security Administration (SSA) says that it typically takes them three to five months to evaluate your application for disability benefits, but if they have a difficult time getting your medical records or other evidence they need, the process…
When to Talk to a Social Security Disability Lawyer
The vast majority of applications for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) get denied when initially submitted. Most people have to go through at least one level of appeal to get the benefits they deserve.
It…
What Are the Maximum Social Security Disability Benefits?
The Social Security Administration (SSA) administers the two disability programs that provide monthly benefits to disabled individuals. Many factors are used to determine how much a person can receive in Social Security disability benefits. Each program has the maximum benefits…
Can You Work for Uber While Receiving Disability?
You might be able to collect disability benefits and work for Uber if you do not make more money than the earnings limit. The eligibility rules for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits are complicated,…
When to Talk to a Disability Attorney in Texas
If you are struggling to maintain employment to support yourself and your family because of a severe medical condition, you might need to seek financial assistance through a government program. There are several situations when you might want to talk…
Tips to Help You Win Your ERISA Disability Appeal
If your request for disability benefits through your employer got denied, you need to know the rules that you have to follow when you challenge that adverse decision. If a court can find a procedural reason to dismiss your lawsuit…