How Long Does It Take to Get a Social Security Hearing?

In my experience with Colorado Social Security cases, hearings are usually scheduled approximately 12-14 months after the appeal is filed.   That is the most common time frame that I see for having a hearing scheduled. However,  I do occasionally see cases scheduled as early as six months after the appeal is filed, and occasionally as [...]

The One Element Missing in Most Social Security Cases

People in Colorado contact me at all stages of the Social Security disability process: when they are applying, after they are denied, just before the hearing, even after they receive a denial from an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ).
The single most common problem I see in Social Security disability claims is a lack of [...]

Social Security Denial: Appeal or Reapply?

I often hear the following question:
I just got my Social Security denial letter. Should I appeal or re-apply?
While every case is different, based on my experience handling Social Security claims in Colorado Springs and Southern Colorado, I often find the you stand a better chance by appealing rather than re-applying.
As I mentioned in an earlier [...]

When Problems Arise, Watch Out For Deadlines!

 
You, or your child are on Social Security, when out of the blue, you get a letter:
Your benefits will cease as of …
or
An overpayment was detected due to your failure to notify Social Security of your spouse’s income …
or
Since turning 18 years of age, we have determined that you are no longer disabled under our [...]

CBS Reports: 2/3rds of Claims are Denied, Appeals Taking Over 2 Years

CBS reports on denials and long waiting periods in Social Security Disability cases.
Disability Pay Rejections A two-month CBS News investigation has revealed that many individuals who are disabled are either being rejected or waiting years for a decision on benefits. Armen Keteyian reports.Social Security Criticized
Part 1 (click for video)

The Social Security Administration refuses over two-thirds [...]

Social Security Myths: You Have to be Denied Twice Before You Can Win

MYTH: Clients often tell me that you have to be denied two or three times before Social Security will approve your case. I am not sure how these rumors get started but unfortunately, this belief often causes people to take what is often the wrong action in their case.
REALITY: If you are denied [...]