The 6 Levels of a Disability Claim
First Decision The first decision on a disability claim usually takes 2-4 months from application. Second Decision If you are denied at the first [...]
The Burden of Proof is On You
Many people with legitimate health problems, who have medical proof to back up their claims, are found disabled at some point in the process. Your participation [...]
How Far Back You Can Be Paid
Supplemental Security income benefits are only paid back to the month after you are found disabled. You will never be paid for the time before you [...]
How Long Can a Case Take?
How Long This All Takes A long time, in most cases. The average time from your initial application to a hearing is 2 years. For [...]
Types of Disability Programs
Social security has two types of disability programs for people who become unable to work due to medical problems: 1. Disability Insurance Benefits This [...]