Tips for Winning Your Disability Case

Status on a Disability Claim or Case

Checking the status of your Social Security disability claim can help speed up your case.

Social Security Disability: Advice From a Disability Examiner

Here's some advice from a former claims examiner on applying for and winning your SSDI or SSI disability case.

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.

Dire Need Letter for Social Security Disability Appeals

A financial dire need letter can get you an earlier hearing date.

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.

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 Not to Say When Filling Out Social Security Disability Forms

It's more important to focus on saying as much as you can about your disability.

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.

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...

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.

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.

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.

Social Security Disability Attorney and Law Firm Information

Disability attorneys and advocates get paid only if you win, so they do what they can to give you the best chance of success.

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.

Sample Witness Letters for Your Social Security Disability Hearing

Gathering letters from people who know you can be he

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.