I was recently asked what it meant that the Administrative Law Judge did not have a Vocational Expert (VE) testify at an individual’s Social Security hearing. What happens when the administrative law judge does not call the vocational expert to … Continue reading
Social Security to go “broke” in 2017
AP reports Social Security may run out of funds to fullyfund Social Security disability benefits as early as 2017: New congressional estimates say the trust fund that supports Social Security disability will run out of money by 2017, leaving the … Continue reading
Social Security widow’s benefits for divorced spouse
Can a divorced husband or wife collects Social Security survivor’s benefits (widow’s or widow’s benefits) after a divorce? Yes, in some circumstances, they can. Here is a summary of the requirements: You had to be married for at least … Continue reading
Social Security lawyers and percent won
Do you know how to find a good lawyer? How about asking: What percentage of cases do you win? A high percentage of wins sounds good to many people. However, it doesn’t necessarily mean you will get a good lawyer. Let me let … Continue reading
Does adoption cut off survivor’s benefits for children?
I previously wrote about when a child qualifies for survivor’s benefits. I was recently asked if adoption stops Social Security survivor’s benefits for a child. If a child receives benefits from a deceased parent and is adopted by a step parent, can … Continue reading
Is a 504 plan or IEP enough to win Social Security children’s benefits
My Colorado law office handled a number of Social Security disability benefits for children. Often parents have a 504 plan or an IEP (Individualized Education Program) from the school. Parents often ask me if this is enough to have their … Continue reading
Social Security offices cutting hours
Social Security offices are cutting the number of hours they are open to the public by 30 minutes each day. This is part of a nationwide program reduction caused by budget cuts (including cuts to 1,600 jobs at Social Security … Continue reading
Social Security denied me disability benefits using a doctor of WHAT?
Social Security has physicians review disability cases as medical consultant’s to make opinions on individual’s abilities and limitations. However, what good is the medical consultant’s opinion if they don’t have expertise in with the disability in question. Per Nate Craig: … Continue reading
Can creditors garnish Social Security benefits?
Can Social Security benefits be garnished by a creditor? Social Security says “NO”. If a creditor other than the federal government tries to garnish your Social Security benefits, inform them that such an action violates Section 207 of the Social … Continue reading
10 Steps to Prepare for your Social Security Hearing
My friend, Maine disability lawyer, Gordon Gates, has put together a free e-book, 10 Steps To Prepare For Your Social Security Disability Hearing. In it, you’ll learn: How Social Security reviews cases. What you can do while waiting for … Continue reading
Does Social Security family maximum reduce disability benefits?
We’ve previously talked about the Social Security Family Maximum, which limits the total amount of auxiliary benefits that paid out on any case. We have also discussed how a new child can reduce the auxiliary benefits for other children. … Continue reading
Effect of another child on Social Security auxiliary benefits
When a parent receives Social Security disability benefits, specifically SSDI (not SSI), his or her minor children are often eligible for Social Security auxiliary benefits. The minor children are still potentially eligible for these benefits even if the parents are divorced, and … Continue reading
Documenting Social Anxiety for Social Security
Preface: It should be noted that medical evidence (such as treatment records and opinions) are often the best evidence of how social anxiety disorder is disabling. However, by its very nature, social anxiety disorder can make treatment difficult if not … Continue reading
What if a Vocation Expert at a Social Security disability hearing is full of it
A reader asked: How can a vocational expert have any say on my disabilities and limitations? I mean I dont get a VE slip to give to my boss when I’m sick. That’s true. If a Vocational Expert (VE) says that … Continue reading
Social Security disability review for children turning 18
Many parents mistakenly believe children’s Social Security disability benefits (Children’s SSI) are forever. However, that is not the case. If your child is still on disability when he/she turns 18, you may receive a letter that says the following: Earlier we … Continue reading
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