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An already overstressed Social Security Administration (SSA) that is struggling with a backlog of cases is likely to be even more squeezed after a hiring freeze imposed by the Trump Administration. President Trump announced a federal hiring freeze that potentially could enhance the current problem the Agency has with large numbers of pending cases. An average claim at SSA can…
A disability hearing is one of the most critical stages in your appeals process. While it is not required that you attend in person, it could be critically important that you do so. So yes, you have to attend your disability hearing. Remember that the disability hearing gives you face to face interaction with key persons who will decide the…
You might believe that your disability is severe, and meets the Social Security Administration’s criteria for claims approval. However, many Social Security disability claims are denied every year because of one of the following factors. Earnings In 2016, the Substantial Gainful Activity limit is $1,130 per month. That means that if you earn an income that is above this limit,…
Many of the Social Security disability claims that are filed every year are denied in the initial stages. In fact, according to some estimates, approximately 50% of all initial disability claims are denied. There are medical as well as non-medical reasons for a denial. The most common reasons for the denial of a claim are medical. When a claim is…
If your Social Security disability benefits claim is denied, you have the right to file an appeal. It is very important to do this because many claims are denied initially, but are approved at the appeals stage. The disability hearing will play a very important role in the appeals process. A hearing takes place before an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ),…
Adults who are disabled before they reach the age of 22 may qualify for child benefits provided a parent is deceased, or has begun receiving retirement or Social Security disability (SSD) benefits. These benefits are typically regarded as child benefits because the payments are paid on the parents’ Social Security record. In order to qualify for a children benefits, the…
Once you have filed your Social Security Disability benefits claim, it is recommended that you check the status at regular intervals. It’s also important to understand that the Social Security Administration (SSA) is typically inundated with disability benefits claims, and therefore, a decision may not come early. Further, a decision will depend on a number of factors which include the…
Having Your Social Security Disability (SSD) claim denied can be disappointing, but it doesn’t mean that all is lost. As long as you take the next best steps, you may very well be able to earn an award of benefits. However, you will want to take action and appeal the denial as quickly as possible. There are strict time limitations…