Get ready for the word “reallocation” to become prevalent in the political landscape as we continue through this year and probably even as we move into the presidential election year of 2016. According to Webster’s online, the definition of reallocation is “a share that has been allocated again.” This may not mean a lot to… Read more »
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SSDI and the 5-Month Waiting Period for Payments
If you receive Social Security Disability, Retirement, or Survivors benefits you may be liable to pay federal income tax on the benefits you receive. Your tax responsibility, if any, depends on your total income. This typically comes into effect if you have other income; such as wages, self-employment income, interest, dividends, etc. if you are… Read more »
My Disabilities Can’t Be Seen
This day and age we know it is a dangerous proposition to attempt to label someone as disabled just by looking at them, although in some circumstances a disability is more visible than in other situations. Suppose a claimant for Social Security disability appears at an administrative hearing in front of an Administrative Law Judge,… Read more »
Waiting On A Social Security Disability Hearing Decision
The waiting game is something people who have gone through the Social Security disability process know way too well. For a process that can take the better part of two years before an ultimate decision in made on whether an applicant is disabled, it becomes even more discouraging to learn that even when an applicant… Read more »
Why Didn’t I Meet My Attorney Prior To The Hearing?
The Social Security disability process is a long and winding road, especially if the percentages stay consistent and an applicant has to appeal two unfavorable decisions at the lower levels of the process and have to request a hearing before an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ). If this happens, a typical Social Security disability case can… Read more »
Other Benefits You May Not Be Aware Of
The chief complaint for those who have applied for Social Security disability benefits, aside from the high denial rate, is the long wait times to receive decisions from the Social Security Administration. Claimants who have gone through this process realize that financial distress is not far away when you have to wait months or even… Read more »
Why Does Social Security Deny So Many Disability Claims?
Possibly the most difficult question to answer and comprehend is why Social Security denies so many claims? This includes the 75 percent of applicants who are denied at the initial application phase and the 90 percent of applicants who are denied at the first appeal phase of the process. Unfortunately, there is no perfect answer… Read more »
Critical Case Processing Designation Given to Wounded Veterans
Disabled military service members and veterans may be eligible for expedited processing of their claims. This Social Security Administration (SSA) law is outlined in HALLEX I-2-1-40 Critical Cases section. This also provides information for the SSA employees on how to process these types of claims. This special claim processing is reserved for military service members who become… Read more »
My Disabilities Can’t Be Seen
This day and age we know it is a dangerous proposition to attempt to label someone as disabled just by looking at them, although in some circumstances a disability is more visible than in other situations. Suppose a claimant for Social Security disability appears at an administrative hearing in front of an Administrative Law Judge,… Read more »
Other Benefits You May Not Be Aware Of
The chief complaint for those who have applied for Social Security disability benefits, aside from the high denial rate, is the long wait times to receive decisions from the Social Security Administration. Claimants who have gone through this process realize that financial distress is not far away when you have to wait months or even… Read more »
