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Why does it take so long to have my disability hearing scheduled? Do I really need representation?

By Smith Godios Sorensen in News, Social Security, Social Security Disability, Supplemental Security Income January 15, 2018 0 comment

People often ask why it takes so long to have a hearing to determine if they are disabled. You may have seen the article in the Cleveland Plain Dealer...

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Why do I need regular medical treatment for my SSD/SSI claim? The importance of getting medical treatment in Social Security Disability cases

By Shannon E. Sorensen in Social Security, Social Security Disability, Supplemental Security Income October 13, 2017 0 comment

Regular Treatment is Necessary Regular medical treatment is extremely important for Social Security Disability claims. Social Security will look at y...

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Small increase planned for 2017 Social Security Benefits 2017 marks fifth year of historically low increases

By Shannon E. Sorensen in Children, Congress, News, Politics, Social Security, Social Security Disability, Supplemental Security Income, Veteran's Benefits October 21, 2016 2 Comments

Millions of people receiving Social Security benefits will be getting a very small increase - 0.3% - in their monthly benefits in 2017. This marks th...

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So You Need to File for Social Security Disability or Supplemental Security . . .What Next? Part Four

By Smith Godios Sorensen in Social Security, Social Security Disability, Supplemental Security Income August 31, 2016 2 Comments

Know the Process and Know You Don't Need to Handle Social Security Claims Alone Now you understand how you have to prove disability, but what is the ...

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So You Need to File for Social Security Disability or Supplemental Security . . .What Next? Part Three

By Smith Godios Sorensen in Social Security, Social Security Disability, Supplemental Security Income August 30, 2016 2 Comments

Providing Evidence of Disability Evidence is the key to any claim for disability. After all, if you claim to be disabled, you are stating that you h...

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Delays could come sooner than later if Congress allows another Social Security shutdown "The Social Security Administration's administrative budget costs are seven tenths of one percent (.7%) of beneficiary outlays. These costs make SSA the most cost effective program in the US government and private sector alike."

By Shannon E. Sorensen in Children, Congress, News, Politics, Social Security, Social Security Disability, Supplemental Security Income July 19, 2016 0 comment

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Does your child have trouble interacting with and relating to others? How Social Security evaluates socialization problems in children

By Christopher N. Godios in Children, Social Security, Social Security Disability, Supplemental Security Income May 5, 2016 0 comment

The third area that the Social Security Administration considers when evaluating whether a child is disabled involves their ability to interact and re...

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Has a soft tissue injury left you unable to work?

By Shannon E. Sorensen in Social Security, Social Security Disability, Supplemental Security Income April 5, 2016 0 comment

If you have suffered a soft tissue injury, you may be entitled to Social Security Disability Benefits (also commonly referred to as SSD, DIB, and/or S...

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By Shannon E. Sorensen in Uncategorized February 11, 2016 0 comment

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