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5 Requirements for Social Security Disability
Your application for Social Security disability could be approved at the first level, or it might have to...
SSDI vs. SSI: What's the Difference?
Generally, those who find themselves disabled and unable to work may apply for two different benefits – Social...
Social Security for Autism
The puzzle piece has come to be known as a symbol for autism. It indicates that the disorder...
Social Security for PTSD
We often represent clients with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, also known as PTSD. PTSD can cause an individual...
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Social Security for Mood Disorders
Social Security’s Listing 12.04 applies to Mood Disorders and provides decision makers with guidelines regarding what constitutes a...
Social Security Disability for Back Pain
Many people apply for disability benefits for back pain. In fact, it’s one of the most common reasons...
Social Security Benefits for Anemia
It is estimated that 3.4 million Americans are affected by chronic anemia. If you have anemia, you have...
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Insufficient Evidence Denials: Why Avoiding Them Matters for Your Indiana SSD Claim
Quick answer: An “insufficient evidence” denial happens when the Social Security Administration (SSA) cannot assess your Residual Functional...
Do You Need Health Insurance and Your Own Doctors to Get Social Security Disability?
Do You Need Health Insurance and Your Own Doctors to Get Social Security Disability? Many people ask a...
Quality Assurance Reviews
It is not uncommon for individuals who have been approved for Social Security disability benefits to later receive...
Can I apply for disability while on Early Retirement?
Already taking early retirement but think you should really be on disability? You might not be stuck with...
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Insufficient Evidence Denials: Why Avoiding Them Matters for Your Indiana SSD Claim
Quick answer: An “insufficient evidence” denial happens when the Social Security Administration (SSA) cannot assess your Residual Functional...
When Women Apply for Social Security Disability
In general, the same standards apply to men and women seeking disability benefits. However, disabled women may face...
Evidence Examined During a Social Security Disability Hearing
From the application process all the way to your administrative hearing with an Administrative Law Judge, the Social...
How Do I Prove A Psychological Condition for Disability?
One of the hardest sorts of disability claims to win is a claim based on the allegation of...
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Do You Need Health Insurance and Your Own Doctors to Get Social Security Disability?
Do You Need Health Insurance and Your Own Doctors to Get Social Security Disability? Many people ask a...
Denied Social Security Disability Because of Missing Forms?
Many Social Security disability claims are denied at the very first stages—not because the claimant isn’t disabled, but...
Can I apply for disability while on Early Retirement?
Already taking early retirement but think you should really be on disability? You might not be stuck with...
How Can I Afford a Social Security Disability Attorney?
For many people, applying for Social Security Disability benefits is not an easy decision. By the time someone...
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View AllDoes the Government Shutdown Affect Social Security?
Fortunately, Social Security, Medicaid, and Medicare Payments Will Not Be Interrupted by the Partial Shutdown Unlike previous shutdowns,...
Plan Needed to Prevent Cuts in Disability Benefits
You may have seen recent news reports about potential cuts itoSocial Security Disability benefits. According to Social Security...
The Big Conn and Doctors Social Security Fraud Case in Indiana
The Infamous Conn Story and Social Security Fraud The Big Conn highlights one very destructive, but also very...
Court of Appeals Decision for Social Security
On November 4, 2022, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, the Court which considers appeals...
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Insufficient Evidence Denials: Why Avoiding Them Matters for Your Indiana SSD Claim
Quick answer: An “insufficient evidence” denial happens when the Social Security Administration (SSA) cannot assess your Residual Functional...
Denied Social Security Disability Because of Missing Forms?
Many Social Security disability claims are denied at the very first stages—not because the claimant isn’t disabled, but...
I was denied after a hearing with a judge. What are my options now?
Administrative Law Judge Sometimes you might hear that you need to get denied before you get approved for...
So my application (or appeal) has been filed – what happens next?
Filed Once your application (or appeal) has been filed, your intake analyst at Keller & Keller will fax...