Social Security disability

Social Security Disability is an abbreviated term used to reference social security disability insurance benefits, which are provided under Title II of the social security act, first passed in 1935

Eligibility for social security disability is determined by an adjudicator, who, depending on the level a claim is at, may be a disability examiner or a federal administrative law judge. Decisions for social security disability claims are primarily based on information obtained from a claimant’s medical records, as well as other considerations including a claimant’s age, education, and work skills.

Individuals who file for disability benefits often find themselves on the receiving end of unfavorable statistics. Historically, only one-third of all disability claims in a given year will be approved at the disability application level, meaning that, to be approved for disability benefits, the majority of claimants will need to file a series of appeals lasting as long as two or more years. During that time many individuals pursuing disability claims will suffer financial loss, possibly including home foreclosure or bankruptcy.

A number of internet resources provide information about the filing of social security disability claims, including government websites, blogs, forums, twitter profiles, and online articles.

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• Can you Get Disability if you can do Some Normal Daily Activities?

  
  My Disability Blog — Authority: 418
  Comments from Paul:"I certainly would never accuse any of the bloggers here of their legitimate claims or needs to receive benefits, but this system is also very susceptable to fraudulent claims. My ex-wife works out at the gym, teaches art as a volunteer, is a leader in a girl scout troop among other activities yet ...
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• Social Security Disability Denial Letter and Appeal

  
  My Disability Blog — Authority: 418
  "I hired an attorney right-away with my initial application. 7.5 months after my initial claim, I was denied. I would now like to make sure my appeal gets filed as soon as possible, but my attorney has not returned my calls to let me know if they have filed my appeal. It has been a week since I received my denial ...
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• Social Security Review Dates for Disability Claims

  
  My Disability Blog — Authority: 418
  I recently spoke to a social security field office claims rep who indicated that there are changes occurring with regard to how often the social security administration reviews disability claims. Here are the observations that were made by this individual. And before I list them, let me point out for those who are ...
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• Fast Facts About Arthritis

  
  Personal Injury and Social Security Disability Blog — Authority: 127
  We recently attended the Commitment To A Cure Arthritis Breakfast inDallas hosted by the Texas Chapter of the Arthritis Foundation. Theirpublic health, public policy, and research goals are aimed at finding acure for the 46 million individuals suffering from arthritis.  Inkeeping with our goal to educate our readers, ...
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• Social Security Disability Problems

  
  My Disability Blog — Authority: 418
  I recently read a press release that made some interesting points. The points were not new, but reference was made to congressional testimony given by the social security administrations inspector General. Thats what made them interesting.What did the inspector generals testimony refer to? The fact that there is an ...
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• Former Space Shuttle Cdr. Searfoss Lays Out Attorney Conn’s Qualifications for the Social Security Advisory Board

  
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• Sleep Apnea and Social Security Disability

  
  Personal Injury and Social Security Disability Blog — Authority: 127
  Many of our Social Security Disability clients suffer from sleepapnea. Individuals suffering from this disorder frequently experience: excessive daytime sleepiness (e.g., falling asleep easily and inappropriately), memory problems, and frequent awakenings during the night, often with snoring. The course of ...
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• Stage 4 Cancer, Work, and Social Security Disability Overpayment Waiver

  
  My Disability Blog — Authority: 418
  The following situation is from Donny."Well for 10 years I have battled a Stage 4 Cancer and received disability. My last scans showed a remarkable increase in metastat5ic disease. Then I get a letter saying I was overpaid for the Year 2008. You see I have a wife who has severe Fibromyaglia and doesnt work and 2 ...
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• U.S. Department of Social Security Sending Corrected Benefit Notices

  
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  The Social Security Administration earlier this month mailed notices that contained incorrect January 2010 payment dates.
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• Social Security Sending Corrected Benefit Notices

  
  Personal Injury and Social Security Disability Blog — Authority: 127
  This press release was posted today by the Social Security Administration: TheSocial Security Administration earlier this month mailed notices thatcontained incorrect January 2010 payment dates.  These erroneousnotices went to about 6 million beneficiaries who receive theirpayments on either the second, third, or ...
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• SSDI Continuing Disability Reviews

  
  My Disability Blog — Authority: 418
  Heres a set of questions recently sent in by Dan. The response to this situation and set of questions follows immediately after."A little worried. Several back and spinal surgeries and can function ok with medication. Sometimes I even over due it and I cant do anything for days due to the pain levels. In other words, ...
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• Inserting a Gastric Tube in my stomach....

  
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  Meet Tonto, ShoppingKharmas Blogging Mascot (hes wearing a cowboy hat!) Goooo Cowboy Tonto!! Yeeee Hawww! I could actually hear this fella purring up a storm from the other side of this Skype Call. I cant begin to tell all of you how wonderful Skype is in being able to talk to loved ones. I wished so much my ...
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• Parkinsons Disease and Social Security Disability

  
  Personal Injury and Social Security Disability Blog — Authority: 127
  A number of our Social Security Disability clients suffer fromParkinson’s disease. Individuals suffering from this disorderfrequently experience the following symptoms: ∙    tremors or shaking, ∙    slow movement, and ∙    difficulty balancing. The course of prescribed treatment varies depending on ...
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• Social Security Disability, Waiting for Employment Records

  
  My Disability Blog — Authority: 418
  "How about this? When one is approved for Disability over 2 months ago and calls SS to check in then is told they are "waiting for employment records" what exactly does that mean and how long can/does that take? I have received zero benefits because they are "waiting to hear back" (via fax/snail mail) from ...
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• Wolves go 1-1 since Love’s return

  
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  Kevin Love is back in the Timberwolves lineup and, since his return, they’re playing like a .500 team. OK, maybe that’s premature after only two games, but it was nice to see the Wolves get their third win of the season with Love back on the floor with Al Jefferson against the Utah Jazz. The 108-101 win was the ...
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• Social Security Disability and Continuing to Work

  
  My Disability Blog — Authority: 418
  The following situation and question is from Toolin66:"My issue is that I found work and my job positions changed due to new diagnosis in addition to my original claim. I have continued to work and times the Doctor treating me took me off for complications related to new dx. I am in position that I make more than SGA ...
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• What Are Your 2010 New Year Resolutions?

  
  A Work At Home Mom's Health Matters — Authority: 109
  While finding the social security disability info just now, it struck on me that it’s December this month.December. Oh, my God! Time zooms past and it’s already the last month of the year.Actually, I love December very much. It’s the end of the year, but it also means that the new beginning is ...
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• Commitment To A Cure Arthritis Breakfast Is This Week in Dallas

  
  Personal Injury and Social Security Disability Blog — Authority: 127
  A few weeks ago we reminded everyone about the upcoming DallasArthritis Walk to be held in North Dallas on Saturday May 15, 2010, at12700 Park Central Drive. We would like to take this opportunity tonotify everyone about the Commitment to a Cure Breakfast to be heldthis Wednesday morning, December 2, 2009.  It will ...
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• Social Security Disability Payments Start Date

  
  My Disability Blog — Authority: 418
  The following scenario and questions was left as a comment on a separate post by TLD. The comment is reposted here, along with a response."I have been diagnosed with Trigeminal Neuralgia and have a 6 inch thick Notebook of all Medical Records as well as Personal Records of Doctor visits, Meds, history of pain. I have ...
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• Seven bits of information about Cancer

  
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  1) Cancer is caused by irregular cells in the body. These malformed cells invade surrounding tissues, grow uncontrollably, and sometimes spread to other areas of the body. These cells are called cancerous cells, or malignant cells, and can affect any tissue or organ in the body. 2) Although most people hear about the ...
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