Why is SSA taking so long to make a decision & what can I do?
Perhaps the most frustrating part of dealing with the Social Security Administration is the length of the process. Historically, the initial and reconsideration determinations took a few months to several months to receive, and if an individual was denied at those levels, the request for hearing before an Administrative Law Judge could languish for years […]
What is the difference between SSD and SSI? Can I get both?
American workers pay into Social Security through payroll deductions. In doing so, they eventually become eligible for not only retirement benefits, but also disability benefits. The amount of the disability benefit, like the amount of the retirement benefit, is based on how much has been paid in and will be higher for higher wage earners. […]
Why did SSA Deny my Disability Claim?
This is a question I receive often. There really is no one-size-fits-all answer. Social Security has different standards based on a person’s age, education and the types of work the individual performed in the past. Although it is true that for individuals under 50 years of age, you essentially must prove there are no jobs […]