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This page provides helpful resources for individuals pursuing social security disability or ssi benefits. For more information on social security disability or ssi, including tips, advice, and answers to questions, simply visit this site's main page, the link for which can be found in the menu below.

CONTACT INFORMATION



To locate the social security office nearest you



Contacting a senator or congressman to assist on a case




INFORMATION PROVIDED BY SSA



Social Security Disability



SSA's listing of impairments for adults



SSA's listing of impairments for children



SSA's program description, including definitions and descriptions of various components



Social Security Cost of living changes - Year 2005



SSI Breakeven points



Table of Contents for The Social Security Act



The Social Security Administration POMS - Program operations manual system




OTHER SSA FORMS



The "Request for Waiver of Overpayment Recovery or Change in Repayment Rate" form (Form SSA-632)



The "Appointment of Representative" form - form ssa-1696



The SSA "Medical release" form



Semi-regular reflections on social security disability



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Quick Links to Questions & Answers on Disability Secrets.com

  1. For Social Security Disability, when is a person considered disabled?
  2. When should I apply for Disability
  3. How do I apply for Disability benefits through Social Security?
  4. After I apply, how is my Disability case decided?
  5. What kind of medical evidence is used to evaluate my Social Security case?
  6. How long will it take to get a decision on my Disability claim?
  7. If my Disability case is denied, what do I do?
  8. How do I appeal a Social Security denial for disability?
  9. How long does a Social Security appeal usually take?
  10. Will I have to file more than one claim for Disability?
  11. How do I survive financially while waiting on my case?
  12. Is there anyone who can assist me financially while I wait on my Disability appeal?
  13. Can I work and earn money while waiting on my Social Security case?
  14. Do I need a representative for my Disability case?
  15. How can a representative help me on my Disability case?
  16. How much does a disability representative charge for a Social Security case?
  17. What can I do on my own to help my case?
  18. What is SSI and how is it different from Social Security Disability?
  19. If my Social Security case is won, what exactly do I get?
  20. How will I know if I have won my claim for Disability benefits?
  21. If I win my Disability case, how long will it take to get the money?
  22. If I am eligible for a back payment, will I get it all at one time?
  23. If my Disability case is won, how long will I receive disability benefits?
  24. If a judge denies my Social Securitycase, what do I do?
  25. How to - improve your chances for Disability
  26. How to - get updates on a Social Security claim for disability
  27. How to - get doctors to assist on your Social Security claim
  28. How to - react if your Disability case is denied
  29. How to - request the first appeal for a Social Security claim for Disability
  30. How to - plan ahead financially for a Disability claim with social security
  31. How to - update creditors regarding a Disability case
  32. How to - file a request for a Disability hearing
  33. How to - get updates on a Disability case
  34. How to - get a Social Security hearing scheduled faster
  35. How to - present before a judge at a Disability hearing
  36. Tip - Take what you told with a grain of salt
  37. Tip - Get copies of your medical records and supply them with your application
  38. Tip - Respond to letters and notices promptly
  39. Tip - The rule of three
  40. Tip - If you are denied on your claim, you will need to file an appeal
  41. Tip - Call DDS for updates, not the social security office
  42. Tip - Having a representative will improve your chances
  43. Tip - If you have financial problems, let people know
  44. Tip - If you have a representative, tip this person on your condition
  45. Tip - If you have child support obligations, your representative can help
  46. Tip - Contact a congressman or senator for help
  47. Tip - If you are approved, you will receive...




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If you suffer from a medical disability such as

hip, neck, shoulder, ankle, wrist, back, or other joint problems, disc herniation, degenerative disc disease, spinal stenosis, carpal tunnel syndrome, rsi or repetetive stress injury, inflammatory bowel disease, ulcerative colitis, irritable bowel syndrome, arthritis, dysthymia, depression or other mood disorders, congestive or chronic heart failure, type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, diabetic neuropathy, high blood pressure (hypertension), seizure disorder, stroke, copd, emphysema, hearing loss or poor hearing, statutory blindness, peripheral field problems or other vision loss, clinical obesity, attention deficit hyperactivity or, simply, adhd, bipolar disorder or manic depression, panic disorder, schizophrenia, autism, head trauma, memory loss, low iq, mental retardation, learning disability, epilepsy, cancer, chronic fatigue, multiple sclerosis, lupus, anxiety, inner ear problems, meniere's, vertigo or dizziness, kidney failure requiring dialysis or other renal problems, cirrhosis, hepatitis, or other liver disease, pancreatitis, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, asthma, bronchitis, cystic fibrosis, rsd or reflex sympathetic dystrophy, crohn's disease, sarcoidosis, peripheral vascular disease, lyme disease, cerebral palsy, down syndrome, hiv, aids, anemia, sickle cell, thyroid problems including hypothyroidism, esrd or end stage renal disease, reflux, gerd (gastroesophageal reflux disease), cfids, muscular dystrophy, coronary artery disease, cardiomyopathy, or tachycardia, bradycardia or other arrhythmia

and have initiated or been denied on a social security disability, or ssi, claim for benefits, this site may assist you with your case. Social Security Disability benefits are often difficult to win; however many claims for social security disability are lost simply because a claimant did not know enough about the disability process to their social security or ssi claim. For information re: representation on a social security disability or ssi claim (attorney or non attorney representative), see the "questions" & "how" pages.























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