If your Application for Social Security disability benefits was denied for medical reasons, the next step in the process is to file a type of appeal called a “Request for Reconsideration.” A common mistake in the disability application process is failing to file a...
Social Security Disability
Appealing a Denied Social Security Application
Noone likes to be rejected, especially when it comes to their Social Security Disability claim. It’s important to remember that while it may be upsetting and discouraging, appealing a denial is a common step in the Social Security Disability application process. In...
Social Security may keep tabs on social media
We hear it time and again: Be careful what you post online. The more of our lives we put online, the more we risk compromising our privacy. However, people still end up sharing more than they may realize.Urges to use caution online remain as critical as ever. This is...
Who qualifies for social security benefits?
If you suffer from a long-term disability and can no longer work for an income, you may qualify for Social Security disability benefits.You are considered disabled under Social Security if: You cannot do the work that you did before; Social Security decides that you...
Applying for Social Security Disability benefits: Where to begin and tips for success
In the last two decades applications for Social Security Dis ability benefits have more than doubled, though less applicants (about one third) are ultimately receiving benefits. What this means for new applicants and those with pending claims is that you need to be...
Appealing a Denial of Social Security Disability Benefits
If you have recently filed an application for Social Security Dis ability benefits and/or Supplemental Security Income benefits through the Social Security Administration, you may be wondering what will happen next. For every application for dis ability benefits, the...