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Is a long wait after the Social Security hearing a bad sign?

Posted on March 31, 2010 by Tomasz Stasiuk

While many Social Security disability hearings in Colorado have decisions issued in 45 to 90 days, some cases wait for four, five, even six months without a decision. I was recently asked if a long wait after a hearing is … Continue reading →

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How long after a consultative examination does it take to get a decision?

Posted on March 30, 2009 by Tomasz Stasiuk

I was recently asked how long after Social Security sends you to a doctor for a consultative examination will it take to get a decision. I previously wrote about how long it takes to receive an initial decision after you apply for … Continue reading →

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How long does it take to get a decision in a Social Security disability case?

Posted on March 23, 2009 by Tomasz Stasiuk

How long after you complete your application for Social Security disability benefits (or Supplemental Security Income – SSI benefits), does it take to get a decision? In Colorado where I practice, it usually takes between four and six months after … Continue reading →

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What is an Informal Denial?

Posted on June 13, 2008 by Tomasz Stasiuk

I am often asked: I got an informal denial. What is that? An informal denial typically means that Social Security is denying you because you may not be eligible for disability benefits. This is different from being denied because you are not … Continue reading →

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I won my Social Security case! When do I get my benefits?

Posted on June 6, 2008 by Tomasz Stasiuk

After waiting months (even years) to get your Social Security hearing, and then months more to get the decision, you finally have it!  Social Security has found you disabled. It is “Favorable” (either Fully Favorable or Partly Favorable). Ok, now … Continue reading →

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The BIG risk in appealing a “Partly Favorable” hearing decision

Posted on April 18, 2008 by Tomasz Stasiuk

You finally got the decision on your Social Security case and it says… “Partly Favorable.” This does not mean that you are “partly disabled.” Usually, it means one of the following: The Judge found you disabled, but not as far … Continue reading →

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