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Small Town Lawyers vs National Law Firms(Comments)
Be careful when dealing with a national law firm. There are times when dealing with a large company is great: buying a car, for example. You do not want to be working with “Joe’s Car Hut.”
But any legal matter, especially a Social Security disability claim, needs a personal touch.
As a lawyer [...]
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Disability Insurance Benefits (DIB)?
Social Security has two different benefit programs for individuals who are disabled.
Disability Insurance Benefits (DIB, also known as SSDI, or Title 2 benefits); and
Supplemental Security Income (SSI or Title 16 benefits).
Because of its name, it is a common misconception that must apply for “Disability Insurance” if you are disabled. Actually, both programs provide disability benefits.
What is [...]
Should You Fire Your Lawyer?
Social Security lawyer Jonathan Ginsgerg has a great article about when NOT to fire your attorney and some of the unexpected consequences of kicking your lawyer to the curb!
A good point Jonathan brings up is that you may have a hard time finding a new lawyer willing to take your case:
Many lawyers are reluctant to accept [...]
Podcast: Tips on Social Security With Jonathan Ginsberg
I had a great discussion about the Social Security system and preparing for hearings with attorney Jonathan Ginsberg as part of his SSDRadio podcast.
Here is part 1.
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- 3 Win Social Security Benefits after Newspaper Profile
- “I Need Help, But I Don’t Want to be Ripped Off!”
- Warning About Social Security’s Online Services
- I was Denied Because I was not Disabled Before My “Date Last Insured.” What is the “Date Last Insured?”
- Am I Disabled?
- Does Social Security Set a Maximum Fee for Medical Record Charges?
- “How Much Can A Lawyer Charge For Fees On A Social Security Case?”
- Overpayments: Finding an Attorney
- Frequently Asked Social Security Questions
- Questions to Ask and Avoid When Picking a Lawyer
- Questions To Ask When Looking For An Attorney
- Social Security Consultative Examinations
- Secrets of the Social Security Consultative Examination
- Keep The Forms You Filled Out and Be Consistent
- Overpayments: What You Need to Prove to Win!
- Social Security Myths: You Have to Wait 60 Days After Being Denied to Reapply
- How to Get Your Medical Records For Free!
- Is Social Phobia a Disability?
- Know Your Judge
- “Can You Afford a Social Security Disability Attorney”
- Could You Pick Your Attorney Out Of A Line Up?
- Tips When Filing For Social Security Disability Benefits
- Another Use For ALISON: Has Your Doctor Been Suspended?
- Need Help Finding Your Doctor In Colorado?
- Cost of Medical Records Increases More Than 36 Percent!
- Are You Disabled?
- Will Social Security Go Bankrupt?
- “How Will An Attorney/Laywer Help Me?”
- How To Read Medical Records
- Why Doesn’t Social Security Get A Statement of My Limitations From My Doctor
- The One Element Missing in Most Social Security Cases
- I Don’t Want To Have Surgery, Can Social Security Make Me?
- What If Your Doctor Does Not Believe In You?
- Useful Site: Social Security’s Hearing Process
- 4 Reasons Why A 100% VA Rating May Not Be Enough To Win Social Security Benefits
- DisabilityAppeal.com Agrees: Get a Specialist!
- Quick Facts: How Much Does Social Security Spend On Disability?
- 3 Advantages of a “Paperless” Office
- Great Site: Georgia WIPA
- What If No One Would Help You?
- “Aged” Case Numbers Drop in 2007
- Unrepresented At Hearing?
- Useful Sites: Cornell Social Security Library
- Got Disability Insurance?
- National Hearing Center Aims to Reduce Case Backlog
- Social Security Customer Service Improvement Act
- “How Much Can I Get Per Month On SSI?”
- Great Sites: Online Social Security Handbook
- CBS Reports: 2/3rds of Claims are Denied, Appeals Taking Over 2 Years
- Survivors Benefits for Widow/ers and Children
- Where Can I Find Social Security Forms?
- Quick Disability Determination Expands Into More States
- How To Get Your Medical Records - Part 5
- How To Get Your Medical Records - Part 4
- How To Get Your Medical Records - Part 3
- How To Get Your Medical Records - Part 2
- How To Get Your Medical Records - Part 1
- I Cannot Afford Medical Treatment, What Do I Do?
- What if I Am Earning More Than the Substantial Gainful Activity Amounts?
- Useful Site: Social Security Benefit Calculator
- Is all Work a Substantial Gainful Activity?
- How Does Social Security View “Work”?
- Social Security Basics: What is a “Disability?”
- Social Security Tip: Getting Regular Medical Treatment
- Social Security Myths: You Have to be Denied Twice Before You Can Win