In certain circumstances, the Social Security Administration can inexplicably come to the conclusion that you don’t qualify for Social Security Disability benefits. Often, you’ll be sent a letter informing you of their sudden decision. You may choose to accept their decision, or you may opt to fight it. If you choose the latter, the best way for you to fight is to appeal the decision.
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Archives for October 2016
Social Security Disability and You: The Importance of Your ADL Form
When applying for Social Security Disability benefits, you will be asked to fill out an ADL or ‘activities of daily living’ form. In this form, you’ll need to describe how your disability is starting to impede the ease and speed of your daily tasks. What you write in this form can be the difference between your Social Security disability claim getting approved or denied. Here’s how you can increase your chances of getting approved.
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Avoiding Fraud When Applying for Social Security Disability Benefits
Seeking legal counsel or professional guidance when applying for social security disability (SSD) benefits is among the best pieces of advice that one can receive and should follow. Given the complexities of all the paperwork and the application process, applying on your own—with little to no background on the SSD requirements or guidelines—may make you prone to making mistakes or lapses that can be considered fraud by the Social Security Administration (SSA).
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