This information may help claimants with representation, as well as claimants 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 continuing ssd or ssi disability benefits and backpay to which a person is entitled. |
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If you move, let someone know It's surprising that a disability claimant would move and not notify their disability lawyer or non attorney representative, but it does happen. Of course, the danger of this is that a claimant may be scheduled for a hearing and fail to appear simply because they did not inform their representative of their address change. Why would this be the case? Well, many reps send hearing reminder letters to their clients and a reminder letter can't be received if it goes to the wrong address. Representatives also usually contact the hearing office whenever a client reports a change of address. If you move, the first thing you should do is contact your disability lawyer or non attorney representative. And make sure they update the following offices of your address change: the social security office, DDS (disability determination services, if the case is at the initial claim or reconsideration level), and OHA (the office of hearings and appeals, if the case is pending a hearing date). Disability Advocates Help with Claims Free Case Evaluation |
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