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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• Commitment To A Cure Arthritis Breakfast Is This Week in Dallas

  
  Personal Injury and Social Security Disability Blog — Authority: 125
  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: 414
  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

  
  My Disability Blog — Authority: 414
  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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• Inspector General Asked to Investigate California and Hawaii Disability Determination Services

  
  Disabled World — Authority: 483
  Michael J. Astrue, Commissioner of Social Security, today asked the agencys Inspector General to investigate allegations that the states of California and Hawaii have recently implemented practices that deny applicants the right to receive full consideration of their Social Security disability claims.
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• Social Security Disability, Reporting Earnings, and Subsidized Work

  
  My Disability Blog — Authority: 414
  Someone recently left some questions regarding a social security disability scenario that involved a return to work. Here is the comment re-posted, along with the response."In regards to working during the SSI Application process-- my husband stopped working in January due to his condition (even before then he wasnt ...
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• Social Security Agency To Investigate If California Is Illegally Denying Social Security Disability and SSI Claims

  
  SF Gray Panthers — Authority: 124
  California Disability Action Community Network,  November 23, 2009 Social Security Agency To Investigate If California Is Illegally Denying Social Security Disability and SSI Claims Social Security Commissioner Says Furloughs of Federally Funded State Employees In Dept. of Social Services Who Help In ...
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• The Art of Inclusive Language

  
  Healthy and Green Living — Authority: 547
  Inclusive language can be a virtual minefield for writers, where any misstep can result in offending the reader. Even if the writer lives with chronic illness or disability, the possibility of offending others is ever-present.Did I say that right… “lives with chronic illness or disability?” I ask because I’ve ...
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• Social Security Disability List of Impairments

  
  My Disability Blog — Authority: 414
  I first became acquainted with the resource, "Disability Evaluation Under Social Security", when I became a disability examiner working on social security disability and SSI disability claims. The book, for those who are unaware, provides the approval criteria for a number of physical and mental impairments that may ...
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• Social Security Disability and Trying to Work

  
  My Disability Blog — Authority: 414
  The following scenario and question was left as a comment on another post. Here is the comment reposted, along with the response to the questions asked."I filed for disability in November of 2008, hired an attorney and began to wait, and wait,...and wait. I had pretty much concluded that I wasnt going to be awarded. ...
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• The Most Common Symptom of Breast Cancer is..

  
  My Disability Blog — Authority: 414
  Breast cancer is caused by cells in the breast growing abnormally and quickly, forming a tumor. The two main forms of breast cancer are ductal carcinoma, which begins in the mild ducts of the breast, and lobular carcinoma, which originates in the milk-producing glands. While these are the two main types, breast cancer ...
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• This Maybe the Help You Need

  
  MJ's Hurrah — Authority: 120
  With the crisis that we are facing right, getting sick and not able to work is very scary especially if you dont have sick leave or any priviledge from your company to cover up you and your family during your absence at work. Depending on your situation, you may be able to avail a social security disability help ...
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• Social Security Disability and Breast Cancer

  
  My Disability Blog — Authority: 414
  I have a friend who was recently diagnosed with breast cancer. She found evidence of her condition on self-exam. Around the time this had happened, of course, there were news stories out there in the media advising women that self-exams might not be so necessary (my friend would disagree) and also that mammography for ...
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• Legislation would help cut red tape for veterans

  
  Wounded Times — Authority: 150
  Legislation would help cut red tape for veteransBY KRISTINA SMITH HORN • Watchdog/enterprise reporter • November 11, 2009FREMONT -- A U.S. senator introduced legislation Tuesday that he said... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
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• Can you Refuse to go to a Social Security Medical Examination?

  
  My Disability Blog — Authority: 414
  Yes, you can refuse to go to a CE, or consultative examination, commonly known as a "social security medical examination". However, its typically not wise. You have to consider why a disability examiner wants to schedule a claimant for such an exam in the first place. A) Usually, its because a claimant has not been to ...
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• Featured Link - National Osteoporosis Foundation

  
  Personal Injury and Social Security Disability Blog — Authority: 125
  The goal of the National Osteoporosis Foundation is to make bone health a reality and a lifelong priority for allindividuals. This group has much helpful information on their Web site.If you or a loved one suffer from osteoporosis I encourage you to visitthis site. Osteoporosis is a disease in which bones become ...
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• Social Security Disability Re-evaluations a.k.a. reviews

  
  My Disability Blog — Authority: 414
  Someone recently had the question: "I heard that social security will re-evaluate you every three years. Is this true?" Answer: maybe. After you are first approved for disability benefits, your SSD or SSI case is set for a review at some point in the future. This may surprise or even dismay some individuals who assume ...
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• OSHA, Safety violations do not save a workers comp claim

  
  Landau Injury Law — Authority: 124
  Loudoun Fairfax construction accident lawyer Doug Landau is often asked about safety violations on the work site.  If the employer is in violation of safety standards, are they automatically found liable for the disabled worker’s injuries ?  And if the injured employee is found to be in violation of a safety rule, ...
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• Disability Attorney Named to Board of Advisors at St. Johns University Center for Labor and Employment Law

  
  The New York Disability Law Blog — Authority: 104
  I am looking forward to attending the Inaugural Dinner of the new St. Johns University School of Law Center for Labor and Employment Law at the Williams Club in New York City this Thursday. In attendance will be our Law Schools  new Dean, Michael A. Simons .  I am deeply honored to have been asked to become an ...
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• Social Security Disability

  
  Pinay in States — Authority: 131
  Got difficulties on dealing with your social security disability benefits? If you do then you might need help from Allsup.com. Allsup.com is an online website where you can get help and to learn more about how to fight with your social security benefits you deserve. All you need to do is complete their ...
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• Monday, It’s Not So Bad

  
  Eternal Flux — Authority: 124
  It’s Monday and I’m not complaining. I have a job again and I am quite happy about that. I don’t have to worry about my bills getting paid. I don’t even have to worry about trying to get on social security disability just to have something coming in the door. I could possibly qualify having BPD and all, but ...
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