Step 4: Filing a Social Security Appeal in Federal District Court If your claim is rejected after filing a reconsideration request, we can appeal and continue to seek benefits on your behalf by requesting a hearing with a Social Security Administrative Law Judge. If the Appeals Council does not … [Read more...]
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Social Security Short Term Future in Turmoil
September 12, 2011 By Pete Strom
Since it was established in 1935, Social Security has been the centerpiece of our nation financial security plan, an assurance to provide at least a subsistence income to the most vulnerable of citizens. It is the most universal and the most popular government entitlement plan consisting of more … [Read more...]
Social Security: What to Do if You’re Denied?
September 8, 2011 By Pete Strom
Adults who turn out to be disabled and are unable to earn an income to support themselves may wish to consider filing for disability benefits with the social security administration. Unfortunately, those same individuals are in store for what is often a long and difficult process because most … [Read more...]
Denied Social Security Benefits a Second Time?
September 1, 2011 By Pete Strom
Request a Hearing with an Administrative Law Judge Even if you’re denied disability benefits following your reconsideration request, you can appeal the denial of benefits to an Administrative Judge. As part of your appeal to an Administrative Law Judge, we will work with you to update your … [Read more...]
Social Security: Common Questions
August 29, 2011 By Pete Strom
If I get Social Security disability benefits, will I get Medicaid? If you are approved for SSI, you will get Medicaid. It is possible to get both Medicare and Medicaid. What is the difference between Medicare and Medicaid? Medicaid is a poverty program and Medicare is not. Many disabled … [Read more...]
Social Security: What Can I Do to Help my Claim
August 25, 2011 By Pete Strom
Social Security Disability Benefits What Can I Do To Help My Claim for Social Security Benefits? You can improve your chances of recovery if you are persistent. Do not give up the first time your claim is denied. Statistically, claimants who employ an attorney to represent them are much more … [Read more...]
Winning Social Security Disability Benefits for Mental Illness
August 22, 2011 By Pete Strom
If you or a loved one suffer from a mental illness or disability, and are unable to work due to that mental illness or disability, you may be eligible for Social Security Disability benefits. Millions of Americans Suffer from Mental Illness A recent study conducted by the Substance Abuse and … [Read more...]
Social Security FAQ
August 18, 2011 By Pete Strom
Social Security Disability Benefits What Can I Do To Help My Claim for Social Security Benefits? You can improve your chances of recovery if you are persistent. Do not give up the first time your claim is denied. Statistically, claimants who employ an attorney to represent them are much more … [Read more...]
Social Security Disability Benefits, Do You Qualify?
August 15, 2011 By Pete Strom
Social Security Disability Benefits Qualifying Test To determine whether you qualify for Social Security disability benefits, try our guide step-by-step guide below. If you still have questions about your eligibility for Social Security disability benefits, please call our attorneys for a … [Read more...]
Baby Boomers…How will they affect Social Security?
August 11, 2011 By Pete Strom
Social Security faces a serious financial challenge with the approaching retirement of the largest generation in American history, the 76 million people born in the “baby boomer” generation. Baby Boomers who were born from 1946 through 1964, will start to reach age 62 in 2008. The cost of Social … [Read more...]
