The Social Security Administration (SSA) considers many factors when deciding whether or not to grant disability benefits, including your testimony, the findings of their doctors, the opinions of vocational (job placement) experts, and more.
The most important factor the SSA considers is the content of your medical records.
Why Are Medical Records So Important to the SSA?
Although the SSA does consider the combination of many kinds of evidence,...The Importance of Working with Your Doctors in Your Social Security Case
Updated June 21, 2024
The Social Security Administration (SSA) considers many factors when deciding whether or not to grant disability benefits, including your testimony, the findings of their doctors, the opinions of vocational (job placement) experts, and more.
The most important factor the SSA considers is the content of your medical records.
Why Are Medical Records So Important to the SSA?
Although the SSA does consider the combination of many kinds of evidence,...
The Social Security Administration (SSA) considers many factors when deciding whether or not to grant disability benefits, including your testimony, the findings of their doctors, the opinions of vocational (job placement) experts, and more.
The most important factor the SSA considers is the content of your medical records.
Why Are Medical Records So Important to the SSA?
Although the SSA does consider the combination of many kinds of evidence,...
The Application for Social Security Disability Benefits
The application for Social Security Disability (SSD) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) can seem overwhelming. With a little preparation, however, the questions can be broken down into manageable sections for you to go through. If you have the following information on hand, the application will be much quicker and easier.
The Application for Disability Insurance Benefits is based on your work history....
Work and Receive Benefits?
To be eligible for Social Security Disability benefits you must be unable to engage in Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA). In 2013, the monthly amount the SSA considers SGA is $1,040.00. If you apply for Social Security disability benefits while working full time or if your gross income exceeds $1,040.00 per month, your claim for Social Security Disability benefits will most likely be denied.
You can apply for SSD and...
The Social Security Disability Lawyers at Berger and Green represent clients who have mental or physical disabilities in claims for Social Security Disability Insurance Benefits (DIB). To be eligible for Social Security Disability Insurance Benefits (DIB) you must be disabled and unable to work and you must meet specific work requirements set forth by the Social Security Administration.
Depending on your age, there are different guidelines regarding eligibility....
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Who is eligible for Social Security Disability?
An individual can be entitled to two kinds of Social Security benefits for the most part. One is SSD which is for people who have worked and paid FICA taxes during their life time. The qualification is that FICA taxes pay for insurance for Social Security Disability and the insurance lasts for no more than five years after you've last worked continuously....