What to Expect at your Social Security Disability Hearing – FAQs. Most claimants are nervous about their upcoming disability hearings. This is understandable, as it may seem that the Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) holds your future in the palm of his or her hand! Hopefully these answers to questions frequently asked by our clients and other
How long does it take to get a hearing decision on your SSDI claim? In Little Rock: 439 Days, on average. Yes, you read that right – it takes well over a year to receive a decision regarding whether you will get the benefits that you have earned and paid for! This is a measurement
Sample Medical Opinion Letter: We know that doctors are very busy people! They want to assist their patients with claims, but there just isn’t enough time in the day. Yet, the Social Security Administration (SSA) views the opinion of a treating doctor as extremely valuable in a disability claim. Your patients NEED you to weigh
More Disability Topics Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI or SSD)/ Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Click on the articles below, to learn more. Do you need help appealing a denial for Social Security Disability? If you are disabled and have been denied benefits, contact us for help with your SSDI/SSI appeal and hearing. ATTORNEY: Learn more about our Attorneys
Dear Doctor: The following resources have been created just for you. We know that the Social Security Disability rules and regulations can be complex, and sometimes, completely arbitrary. It is a difficult system to navigate. It is no wonder that doctors who want to help their patients obtain benefits often end up frustrated and giving up. Please know
Learn how to apply for Social Security Disability benefits online. Applying for Social Security Disability benefits online is not difficult, but the process will go more smoothly if you are prepared. Watch this video or scroll down for more information on how to apply for disability benefits online. [embedyt] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XrrAPLKBNJs&webkit-playsinline[/embedyt] Step 1: Gather your information. The Social
Learn how to check the status of your Social Security Disability application online. Social Security Disability Application Status: It is easy to check the status of your Social Security Disability application online. You just need your social security number and the confirmation number that you were given when you turned in your Social Security Disability Application. Social
Why should I help my patient with her Social Security Disability case? Some doctors and therapists are hesitant to play any part in a patient’s legal case. This is understandable because… In cases involving litigation: if a doctor completes a report for a case, he or she may end up in trial, if a doctor ends up in
Witness Letters – for Social Security Disability Claimants What is a witness letter and why do I need one for my Social Security Disability case? A witness letter is a letter written by someone who knows you and has seen the struggles caused by your disability. The letter may describe your struggles, recount specific examples,
Can I reopen my Social Security Disability Case? If your Social Security Disability case has been denied, the next step is usually to appeal that decision. However, what if you have missed your deadline to appeal and the decision on your case is clearly incorrect? Generally, if you have missed your deadline to appeal, your