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What can I do if my Social Security claim is denied?

The Social Security Administration only approves a very low percentage of applications in the initial stage, which means your claim will likely be denied initially. After receiving the denial letter, you may wonder if there is anything you can do to contest that decision. If you’ve been denied Social Security benefits, the good news is… Read more »

How Social Security in the United States compares to other countries

Opponents of the Social Security Disability program will often critique the alleged fraud within the system and the heavy financial burden it places on the national economy. While the administration of the program is a large expenditure, and a few may  take advantage of the system, a look at how the Social Security program in… Read more »

Setting The Record On Social Security Disability Myths

Constant myths are spread or half-truths are offered about the Social Security disability program through rightwing media sources and those stories are accepted as the way things are. Those who read the stories may not be aware of the bias behind the groups who produce such articles, so a lot of people believe that a… Read more »

What is a VTC hearing?

VTC stands for Video Teleconferencing and it is a different format of conducting the Social Security Disability hearing. If you received a VTC Hearing Notice, it means that the Administrative Law Judge in your case will appear on the television screen on the day of the hearing as opposed to appearing in person. In a… Read more »

Filing A New Claim For Disability After Being Denied At Hearing

Being medically denied on a Social Security disability claim is all part of the process for most claimants. As a Social Security disability law office we know this all too well and try to advise clients accordingly that appealing unfavorable decisions is quite common. It’s no secret that the majority of claimants are denied at… Read more »

Social Security Prescription Drug Program

Medicare beneficiaries can qualify for extra help with their prescription drug plan costs. The extra help is estimated to be worth about $4,000 each year. If you qualify, Social Security may provide extra help to pay for the monthly premiums, annual deductibles, and co- payments related to the Medical Prescription Drug program. In order to… Read more »

Despite The Rhetoric People Love Social Security

For all the complaining people do about the Social Security Administration, it may be difficult to believe that most Americans like Social Security and don’t want Social Security to go anywhere. Many people are counting on the government agency for retirement stability and as a safety net if they become injured and are unable to… Read more »

SSA Sets Regulation For Same-sex Partners

It has taken some time, but recently the Social Security Administration published new instructions allowing Social Security to process more claims that entitle people involved in same-sex relationships. After the Supreme Court found a section of the Defensive Marriage Act unconstitutional it allowed for some Social Security benefits to be provided to same-sex couples. According… Read more »

The Case Against Taxing Social Security Disability Benefits

It’s that time of year again. No, we are not talking about spring, although the increased temperatures to come are a nice reprieve from the cold, hard winter, but the time of year we are talking about is tax season. This week, April 15 is the deadline for Americans to turn in their 2014 tax… Read more »