Helpful Tips
Helpful Tips
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Status on a Disability Claim or Case
Checking the status of your Social Security disability claim can help speed up your case.
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Social Security Disability: Advice From a Disability Examiner
Here's some advice from a former examiner on applying for and winning your SSDI or SSI disability case.
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Find Out What Type of Medical Consultant Reviewed Your Social Security Disability Claim
Only certain types of doctors are allowed to make disability decisions on certain types of claims.
Speeding Up Your Claim
Speeding Up Your Claim
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Dire Need Letter for Social Security Disability Appeals
A financial dire need letter can get you an earlier hearing date.
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Turn in Your Medical Records When You Apply for Social Security Disability or SSI
You should obtain copies of your medical records and submit them with their application or appeal.
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How to Win a Social Security Disability Claim Faster
Winning disability benefits in the Social Security disability or SSI program--it can make the difference between staying afloat and going financially down the tubes. And, sadly, that is a strong possibility for many SSDI and SSI applicants.
What to Watch Out For
What to Watch Out For
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What Not to Say When Filling Out Social Security Disability Papers
It's more important to focus on saying as much as you can about your disability.
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Top Ten Mistakes to Avoid When Applying for Social Security Disability
Filing for social security can be a complicated and long process. Here are some common mistakes to avoid.
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Five Traps That May Disable Your SSDI Claim
The Social Security Disability Benefits process is frustrating for most people. You have to fill out numerous forms, talk to numerous people about your disability...
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Be Careful Not to Commit Fraud When Applying for Disability
If the Social Security Administration (SSA) discovers that you knowingly lied or misrepresented any information related to your claim or eligibility for disability benefits, you may face criminal charges for fraud.
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Getting in Trouble With Social Security for a "Similar Fault" to Disability Fraud
Social Security Administration (SSA) can prosecute a person for giving false or inaccurate information for the purposes of getting Social Security benefits under two names: “fraud” and a “similar fault” to fraud. Fraud is when a claimant gives false information related to a disability claim or Social Security records.
Getting Help From Others
Getting Help From Others
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Get Your Doctor to Write a Statement Supporting Your Disability Case
The Social Security Administration is looking for a doctor's evaluation of how well a disability applicant can do basic tasks.
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Social Security Disability Attorney & Lawyer Information
If you make it to the hearing level, hiring a disability lawyer can definitely help.
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Can Letters From Family and Friends Help My Disability Case at a Hearing?
While supportive letters from family and friends are usually disregarded by the judge, letters from employers and caregivers can help.
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Sample Witness Letters for Your Social Security Disability Hearing
Gathering letters from people who know you can be he
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Get Help From a Congressperson to Expedite Your Disability Claim
Politicians can come to your aid if you've been waiting along time for a hearing date.