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Dependency in Children’s Social Security auxiliary benefit cases
Children of disabled parents, who receive Social Security Title 2 Disability Insurance Benefits (DIB), may be entitled to auxiliary benefits. However, Social Security has a number of requirements: (a) General. You are entitled to child’s benefits on the earnings record … Continue reading
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How going to school affects a Social Security disability benefits case?
I have worked with a number of people who have gone back to school while applying for Social Security disability benefits. This may be going to (or back to) college, trade school, or just getting more training. Generally, Social Security … Continue reading
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How much can I get from SSI in 2010?
Social Security usually increases Supplemental Security Income benefits annually. Since 2007, SSI benefits have increased from $623, to $637 (in 2008), to $674 (in 2009). Sadly, Social Security is not increasing SSI benefits for 2010. SSI benefits are staying at … Continue reading
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How to describe pain in a Social Security disability case?
Even though you live with your pain every day, the Social Security technician or the disability examiner doesn’t know what you are going through, and they won’t know, unless you can tell them. You may feel like yelling, You don’t know … Continue reading
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Social Security parent’s benefits
If your spouse dies leaving you to take care of his or her children under the age of 16, you may be entitled to Mother’s and Father’s benefits (commonly called parent’s benefits) under Social Security. These are separate from the … Continue reading
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Should I talk to my doctor before applying for Social Security disability benefits?
If you have a long-standing history with your doctor, it is often a good idea to speak with your doctor early on during the Social Security disability application process. Here are some things you should discuss: Let your doctor know … Continue reading
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Premature and low birth weight babies may qualify for Social Security disability benefits
Under Social Security regulations low birth weight babies may qualify for Social Security disability (Supplemental Security Income – SSI) benefits. It is important to note that Social Security does not specifically consider whether the child is premature or not. Social … Continue reading
Can Social Security immediately pay disability benefits to children?
Yes. Under some circumstances, Social Security can immediately start Social Security disability benefits, and continue to pay benefits for up to six months, while the state agency component of Social Security makes a formal decision of whether the child is … Continue reading
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Getting your prior Social Security files
If you are looking at your Social Security exhibit file and you notice that all the exhibits are numbered with a letter in front, such as “B1A, B2A, B1B, B2B,” etc, this means that you are looking at the “B” … Continue reading
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Social Security disability benefits and borderline age cases
My previous article discussed how Social Security makes it easier for people over 50 years old to receive disability benefits, even if they can still perform some kind of work. I am 49 years old! I am about to turn … Continue reading
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Guest post on Bob Kraft’s P.I.S.S.D. website
As part of my series on how to prove you are disabled and eligible for Social Security disability benefits, my latest article, “Winning Social Security Disability Benefits After Age 50” is now on Dallas Texas Social Security disability attorney Bob … Continue reading
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Getting Social Security disability benefits before you turn 50
If you are between 18 years old and 50 years old, you are in the most difficult age range to get Social Security benefits. Before you turn 18, Social Security uses the “child” standard for disability evaluations. After you turn … Continue reading
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Reviewing your Social Security exhibit file – Part 3 work history
Now that I know the critical dates and the medical history I review the work history. Social Security reviews cases using the 5 step sequential evaluation process. At step 4, if you are still able to do any of the jobs … Continue reading
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Reviewing your Social Security exhibit file – Part 2 Critical Dates
What’s the next thing to review in the Social Security exhibit file after the medical records?Check these critical dates: Alleged Onset Date (AOD) & Date Last Insured (DLI)! The E section usually contains for two documents that provide this information: “Disability Report … Continue reading
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Do you have to give bad evidence to Social Security on your disability benefit case?
One of my colleagues in the fight to help disabled individuals get their Social Security disability benefits, attorney Johnathon Ginsberg, tackles whether you have to submit unfavorable medical evidence to Social Security. I see this frequently in cases where there … Continue reading
