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The application process for Social Security disability benefits can be lengthy. According to the Social Security Administration (SSA), it takes about three to five months to make an initial decision on a claim. If the claim is approved, it takes approximately another five months for the benefits to begin. However, […]
If you are applying for Social Security disability benefits without much prior exposure to the Social Security disability program, you are probably hearing a lot of terms with which you are unfamiliar. And that is understandable. For the uninitiated, the Social Security disability program involves a bewildering array of terms […]
The Social Security Disability program provides benefits for individuals who suffer from physical or mental disabilities that prevent them from working. But the eligibility criteria for the program are strict, and applicants must demonstrate to the Social Security Administration (SSA) that their condition meets the agency’s very strict definition of […]
When you have an SSDI claim, you have the option of trying to handle your claim on your own. Some people choose this option because they believe that it is expensive to hire an attorney. However, the truth of the matter is that it costs nothing out of pocket to […]
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has several tools at its disposal to fight disability fraud among Social Security disability claimants. One of the most effective is the Social Security disability application process itself, which is long, detailed, and ends in initial denial in most cases. Another effective tool is the […]