This information may help claimants with representation, as well as those who are not represented by an attorney or non attorney representative. Understanding how the Social Security Disability system works can make the difference between winning or not winning the ssd and ssi benefits and backpay to which a person is entitled. |
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There is no easy answer for this question.
Generally speaking, by the time most Social Security Disability and ssi benefit claimants get to a hearing, their financial situation is precarious at best. Perhaps, most of the time, this is unavoidable. But some situations can be helped by simply knowing a few facts. For example, Social Security Disability and ssi claimants should realize that appeals will need to be filed, most likely, before their cases can be won and benefits can be awarded. They should also realize the appeals process can take up to a year and a half to finish. With this information in mind, Claimants, at the outset, should plan ahead financially. This will probably mean the avoidance of new debts and obligations and, perhaps, restructuring current debts and obligations. In other words, disability claimants should shy away from large purchases, such as buying a car, even if this is something they can currently afford. Later, they may not be in the same position. Claimants should also consider filing for other benefits which they might be eligible for when the time arises, such as food stamps or other public assistance. Disability Advocates Help with Claims Free Case Evaluation |
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