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This is the ultimate Social
Security Disability web site.
The purpose of this site is to provide free SSDI and
SSI information. I provide information all in one place that you will have a hard time finding on the Internet
anywhere. This site should help those who are contemplating applying for Social Security Disability or Supplemental
Security Income and those individuals who have already applied for Social Security Disability benefits, no matter
what stage they are at in the process. The information in this site should be used as a helpful guide to the Social Security Disability process. It will also provide information on how to win your disability claim. If you have any questions that are
not answered in this site or want a free consultation feel free to e-mail me. I will try to answer any questions you might have about Social Security Disability (SSDI) or Supplemental Security
Income (SSI). This site is the best place to go for free Social Security Disability information. If you read
this site you will know how to apply for disability benefits and how to win SSDI (SSD) and SSI. In addition
to this site, available to you are other sites which can further help you in your claim for benefits.
Websites are
a dime a dozen and we caution you to be careful when choosing which ones to utilize. There are many web sites out there that
are very good. We caution you to be careful of websites where the identity of the firm or author is hidden.
They are solely to generate clients. They offer only enough information to confuse you or convince you that you need
a lawyer. Other sites are constructed by individuals who have never handled a Social Security Disability claim
nor ever intend to. They are marketing people who are looking to sell leads to lawyers. In fact, there are some
websites out there using titles similar to mine don't be fooled. Here you will find Social Security Disability
information, answers and advice on how to apply, am i disabled, how to appeal and how to win SSD, SSDI, and SSI.
I do not hide who I am on this site and I will try to answer any questions you may have but I will
not pressure anyone to retain me as their lawyer. My sincere hope is that the information in this disability guide is
helpful to anyone seeking disability benefits from the Social Security Administration (SSA). I will try to update
the information in this site as often as possible including an almost daily blog. In addition to the Blog on this site
please visit my other Social Security disability Blog for more SSDI and SSI tips. So be sure to bookmark this site for the latest news. This is a free disability
guide and will help with Social Security Disability and Supplemental Security claims. Please note that it is my
intention to provide accurate and up to date information on this site and I make great effort to do this. However, the
information on this site is not guaranteed and no lawyer client relationship exist. This site is not a substitute for
consultation with a lawyer.
How to Use this site. If you are new to
the process of Social Security Disability I recommend you start be reading the disability process. This page will give you an overview of how your claim is processed and what procedural steps you have to take.
To understand how SSA determines if you are disabled you should read the page "am I disabled?". After you read this page you should follow the different links to get a better understanding of what it
takes to prove your disability. I also strongly suggest you read "how to win" and "key to SSDI and SSI". There is a lot more information on this site but this should give you a good starting point to help your claim.
I provide this free information on Social Security Disability and Supplemental Security
Income so that everyone who is disabled has the tools they need to win disability. If you need tips on how to win
your SSDI or SSI claim continue to read this site and bookmark it so you can come back and use it as a reference while you
take on the Social Security Disability process.
Here is what one person had to say about my website "Thanks for the site, absolutely a "Bible"
for all who have fear, doubt or lack of knowledge." Christopher. To see what other have said
about this website read the website testimonials on the page called "Best Social Security Disability Website".
If you need a lawyer for your Social Security Disability or SSI claim or just want to ask a few questions you can also
call me at 1-877-527-5529 and ask for Karl. Or you can click on the following link and fill out the
form if you prefer a local lawyer note that on form.
Whether you are represented by an attorney or not take it upon yourself to learn as
much about the Social Security disability process as you can. You have already taken the initiative by researching on-line and reading this site.
I also recommend that you visit the Social Security Administration's web site. It is a bit confusing but can be
a great resource for your claim for benefits.
If you choose to get your benefits without an attorney, this guide will help you learn the process used to determine if one
is disabled. This is not a complete site about Social Security and should not be considered legal advice.
You should also use the SSA's website in conjunction with this site. This will increase your chances of giving your
case the best chance to win your benefits. Remember the law in these cases is confusing and convoluted.
Statistics show that those claimants that are represented by an attorney are more likely
to win their claim for benefits than those who are not. In my opinion, the reason for this is because the lawyers
that handle Social Security Disability claims have a better understanding of how the Social Security Administration decides your case and they develop your case accordingly.
Remember this web site
is my attempt to give you the tools you need to win your SSDI or SSI benefits with or without a lawyer. If you decide you need a lawyer for your disability case or just want/need
to ask some questions, feel free to contact me. I also offer a free case evaluation for Social Security Disability and Supplemental
Security Income.
This site is full of free information and practical advice
on Social Security Disability. If you study this site you can learn the following: How to apply for Social Security Disability. What is the process by which SSA determines if you are disabled. How to win SSDI or SSI. What are the GRID rules? What you can expect and how to handle a Social Security Disability hearing. What are the medical listing of impairments? Do I need a lawyer for my disability claim. The definitions of common terms used. Helpful tips to help win your disability claim. What are Residual Functional Capacity (RFC) forms and why are they so important? What does your past work have to do with disability? What is
child's SSI? How to win Child's SSI. What is the difference between Social Security Disability and
SSI? What are the most important things to know and do when trying to get benefits. Are you disabled? What is an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) and what is his or her role in the process? What is the Appeals
Council? What can you do to help your Social Security Disability or SSI claim. How to get Social Security Disability
and SSI.
I wish you good luck with your claim and further encourage you
to finish reading this site.
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Overconfidence in Winning Your Social Security Disability Benefits
Overconfidence in one's case can can cause a strong Social Security disability case to lose. I have heard many times from
individuals that they did not need a lawyer or to learn what they have to prove to win since they were clearly disabled. Many
times the individuals are correct that they are clearly disabled due to their medical conditions however, because of overconfidence
they relied on Social Security to get the medical evidence and make the case for them. Many times these individuals become
very disappointed when they get an unfavorable decision. You need to take it upon yourself or get a lawyer to make sure all
of the relevant medical evidence is in your file. Social Security will tell you they will get all your records and many people
accept this and do nothing for their case. In most cases, Social Security will send for your medical records but that does
not mean they will get them in a timely fashion or make the kind of effort you would make to make sure they are part of your
file. Social Security will also almost never request a report or residual functional capacity form from your treating doctor.
Opinion evidence is extremely important in a Social Security disability case. A doctor's opinion letter or RFC will show what
your limitations are from your medical condition. If you leave everything up to so security your records may or may not be
in the file and the only opinion evidence will probably be from a Social Security consultative examiner and not from your
treating doctor. I have seen many cases that I've taken over where clients lost previously even though they should have won
but there was either medical records missing from the file or there was no opinion evidence from a treating doctor. There
are certainly cases that are so strong that an attorney is not required for you to win, however even in these very strong
cases it is extremely important for the individual to stay involved in their case to make sure all the evidence that proves
they are disabled is in there social security file. It has been my experience that most cases that are extremely strong will
win their Social Security disability benefits at some point but overconfidence in your claim can often lead to months if not
years of delay in getting those benefits you deserve and need.
Social Security Disability Cases Pending at Hearing May Be Processed Faster.
The Social Security Administration Commissioner Astrue has implemented a new informal remand project in the hopes of reducing
the disability backlog for those at the hearing stage for SSDI and SSI claims. The informal remand project will include hundreds
of federal disability examiners around the country. These federal disability examiners will be pulling certain cases which
are at the hearing level to see if a fully favorable decision can be made without the need for hearing. I presently have many
cases undergoing this review. In most of the cases, I have been contacted by the federal disability examiners informing us
what additional evidence is needed to assess these claims for the possibility of a fully favorable on the record decision.
Some of you who do not have lawyers may be contacted by these reviewers asking for certain medical evidence. It is important
that you respond as quickly as possible to these requests since it could mean a decision without having to wait more months
to get a hearing date. I expect this new project will decrease the hearing wait times for not only those cases that are selected
but also cases that are not selected since there should be less cases waiting for hearing. This project is different from
those requesting an expedited decision for other reasons. Which cases are selected for this review appears to be at the sole
discretion of the Social Security Administration. So if you have a particularly strong case and you're waiting for hearing
date it is possible to make a decision before you even get a hearing date. I hope many of you reading this benefit from this
new program and get favorable decisions as soon as possible.
We have attempted to provide up to date and accurate information, however the information in this site is not guaranteed.
No attorney client relationship exist. The information in this site is not a substitute for consultation with a qualified
attorney.
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