Can you add Social Security disability benefits to your Social Security retirement benefits? What about if you are already disabled and are approaching retirement age. Will you still receive Social Security disability benefits? Unfortunately, the answer from Social Security is, no. Once you reach … Continue reading
Social Security disabled adult child benefits
Many aging parents take care of their disabled children well into adulthood. These children often have little or no earnings which means they may not qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (Title 2 benefits) on their own earnings. When they … Continue reading
Social Security disability for kidney disease
Kidney disease & renal failure often qualifies individuals for Social Security disability benefits. The fatigue, dialysis, and memory issues can make any kind of work nearly impossible! One of the fastest ways to be approved for Social Security disability benefits for … Continue reading
Social Security disability hearing wait times
How long you have to wait to get your Social Security disability hearing is one of the most common questions I receive in my Colorado disability law office. Each disability representative has his or her own experience with the wait times. … Continue reading
DT8 Social Security disability stages and appeals explained
This week, Disability Tips looks at the stages and appeals in Social Security disability cases: application, reconsideration, hearing, appeals council and beyond! We also discuss: How long do Social Security cases take at each stage. What are your chances of winning Social Security … Continue reading
DT7 Social Security disability-Am I disabled if…
I’m getting ready for the NADR national Social Security disability representative conference where I will be co-presenting a Social Security disability basics course. I have also been working on updating the FAQ (frequently asked questions) page and moving it over from the … Continue reading
DT6 How Social Security law firms REALLY work
Ever feel ignored by your Social Security disability lawyer? Or, can’t remember the first thing about your case? What happens after you hire a Social Security disability lawyer or law firm? Is your representative really working on your case? Has your … Continue reading
DT5 Are Social Security disability taxable? Which states tax? Disability and the EITC
This week’s Disability Tips addresses the taxability of Social Security disability benefits, both for federal and state taxes. Listen in for a list of states which may impose an income tax on your Social Security disability benefits. Also, find out … Continue reading
DT4 Fired by your Social Security disability lawyer?
This week’s episode of Disability Tips covers what to do if you are fired by your disability lawyer. There are a number of Social Security disability lawyers and law firms out there that are happy to take a case. However, when … Continue reading
DT3 Mistakes and pitfalls in Social Security disability cases
Today’s Disability Tips reviews the mistakes and pitfalls that can occur when you handle your own Social Security disability case. Links: “Apply Right: How to Apply for Social Security Disability Online the Right Way the First Time!” : http://applyrightbook.com Social Security approval … Continue reading
DT2 How to request medical records on your Social Security disability case.
Whether you are trying to get Social Security disability benefits without a lawyer or working with an attorney, you may have to get your own medical records. Episode 2 of Disability Tips walks you through how to get your records … Continue reading
DT1 Overlooked Social Security disability evidence
While medical records are the main source of Social Security disability evidence, lots of people stop there. The sad truth is medical records often are not enough to win disability benefits. And, if you have no health insurance, you may … Continue reading
Bridging the Social Security Medicare health insurance waiting period
If you have been approved for Social Security disability (Title 2 - Social Security Disability Insurance), you already know Social Security Medicare health insurance does not start until you receive 24 months of disability benefits.* While this waiting period includes back period months, … Continue reading
What you need to apply for Social Security disability infographic
What information will you need to apply for Social Security disability benefits? The truth is Social Security requires a lot of information when you apply for Social Security disability benefits and Supplemental Security Income (SSI): from your education background and work history (job titles, how long … Continue reading
“Apply Right” how to apply for Social Security disability trailer
Can I tell you how much fun it’s been making a “kinetic typography” trailer for “Apply Right: How to apply for Social Security disability online the right way the first time!” It has been awesome! Like most things it took longer than … Continue reading
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