Monthly Archives: September 2011

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Qualifications

SSI is for adults and children who are low-income and disabled or age 65. SSI benefits are not the same as Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits. SSI benefits are for people who have low-income and may not have paid enough … Continue reading

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We Have Handled Long Term Disability Cases Since 1981

CAUTIONARY WARNINGS! IF YOU RECEIVE A LETTER FROM INDIVIDUALS CLAIMING THEY CAN REPRESENT YOU ON YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY CLAIM WHILE YOU ALSO PURSUE YOUR LONG TERM DISABILITY (LTD) CLAIM WITH THE INSURANCE COMPANY, YOU NEED TO READ THIS BROCHURE … Continue reading

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How to Prepare for Your Hearing Before the Judge

  Click the arrow to hear audio from Attorney Carol Avard Your hearing will be very informal and behind closed doors. Your attorney will be with you and a person who records the hearing. There may or may not be … Continue reading

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How to Complete Social Security Forms

Your case may be denied because you, your spouse, friends, or relatives did not know how to complete many of the Social Security forms. Some judges use statements on these forms to prove that you are not disabled. First, you … Continue reading

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Your Disability case may be denied if you do substantial work. Can I Work and Collect Social Security Disability?

UNSUCCESSFUL WORK ATTEMPT Unsuccessful work attempts may not interfere with collecting disability benefits. But unsuccessful work can only occur AFTER the date you think you became disabled. If your work lasted 6 months or less because your disabling condition forced … Continue reading

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