Social Security Disability FAQ
Social Security Disability FAQWHAT ARE SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY BENEFITS?Social Security Disability is a benefit received from the Social Security Administration by disabled workers and in some cases their dependents, similar to those received by retired workers.WHO QUALIFIES?To receive benefits under the Social Security Disability program, you must have a physical or mental health problem (or a combination of problems) severe enough to keep you from working in any regular paying job for at least one year. The test isn't whether or not you are able to go back to your old job, and the test isn't whether or not you have been able to find a job lately. Rather, the test is whether you are capable of doing any job available in the national economy. By using an extensive set of regulations, the Social Security Administration takes into account your medical condition, your age, your abilities, your training and your work experience in deciding your case.WHAT HAPPENS IF I QUALIFY FOR SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY BENEFITS?If you are found eligible for Social Security Disability benefits, you will get paid retroactive benefits beginning 5 full months after you become disabled, but only for a maximum of 12 months before you applied for benefits. (Please see below for additional information on duration and amount.)HOW MUCH MONEY WILL I RECEIVE IF I QUALIFY FOR SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY BENEFITS?A disabled claimant will receive the same monthly benefit that he would receive had he retired at full retirement age (65 years old or more depending on age).
The sum of money received will depend on one's previous work record.HOW LONG WILL I BE ABLE TO RECEIVE SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY BENEFITS?You will receive Social Security Disability benefits as long as you remain disabled and unable to work. Your benefits will not run out because you did not contribute enough into the Social Security system.WHEN SHOULD I APPLY FOR SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY BENEFITS?You should apply for Social Security Disability benefits as soon as possible after you become disabled and unable to work. You do not need to wait 12 months to apply, your disability need only be expected to last for at least one year or will result in death.HOW DO I APPLY FOR SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY BENEFITS?You can fill out an application for Social Security Disability benefits at the local Social Security office nearest to your home or by telephone. The address and telephone number of your local Social Security office can be obtained by calling 1-800-772-1213. When applying you should be prepared to give Social Security a list with the names, addresses and phone numbers of all the doctors, hospitals or clinics who have treated you for your condition.
You should also bring a list of where you have worked in the past 15 years. You will also need to provide Social Security with an original or certified copy of your birth certificate, your last earnings documents (W-2, last pay stub, statement of your employer, etc.) and copies (keep the originals) of any medical records you may be able to obtain. Please note, however, that you should not delay filing for benefits if all documents are not immediately available. WHAT DO I DO IF I AM DENIED BENEFITS?Appeal! Many disabled people become disheartened and frustrated after they receive a disability benefits denial notice and do not appeal. This is often a mistake.
Nationally, about 75% of all applicants are denied intially and about 90% are denied at the first appeal stage--Reconsideration. But many of these people ultimately receive their benefits, nationally about 70%. What may be most frustrating about applying for Social Security Disability benefits is the process itself. Those who apply are often made to feel like they are asking for something that they do not deserve, and nothing could be further from the truth. Social Security Disability is not a welfare program; these benefits are paid for by you and were intended to act as a financial buffer in case you or a family member became seriously ill or injured.
Therefore if you are unable to work, but you have been denied benefits, you should appeal.DO I NEED AN ATTORNEY?You have the right to have an Attorney represent you in your Social Security Disability case. Statistics have shown that claimants represented by Attorneys have been much more successful than people without representation. You should seriously consider the advantages of having an Attorny represent you by examining what an Attorney would do in your Social Security Disability case.WHAT WOULD MY ATTORNEY DO TO REPRESENT ME IN MY SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY CASE?Every case is different. Your Attorney's role depends on the particular facts of your case. However, a few of the things an Attorney may do are:Gather medical and other evidenceAnalyze your case under Social Security RegulationsContact your doctor and explain Social Security Regulations to obtain a report consistent with those regulationsObtain documents from your Social Security Disability fileAsk that a prior application for benefits be reopenedAdvise you how to best prepare yourself to testify at your hearingProtect your right to a fair hearing by objecting to improper evidence and proceduresIf you win, make sure that the Social Security Administration correctly calculates your benefitsIf you lose, request review of the hearing decision by the Social Security Administration's Appeals CouncilIf necessary, represent you in a Federal Court review of your caseHOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO HIRE AN ATTORNEY?Most Attorneys who handle Social Security Disability cases will accept them on a contingent fee basis of 25% of past-due benefit or $5,300 whichever is less.
That is, there is no fee if you lose, although you will be obligated to pay any out-of-pocket expenses incurred by the Attorny in your representation. Such expenses usually involve charges for photocopying and payments to doctors and hospitals for medical records and reports, and other miscellaneous charges. Total expenses usually are less than $100.WHEN SHOULD I CONTACT AN ATTORNEY?As soon as possible, preferably as soon as your inital application is denied. An Attorney will then be able to start assisting you in determining if you are disabled, as that term is defined by the Social Security Act. You will then be able to decide whether or not you want to pursue the first appeal stage--Reconsideration; and your Attorney can begin developing ways to prove to the Social Security Administration that you are disabled.
Attorneys in Social Security Disability cases do much more than sit in at a hearing and ask a few questions. Much pre-hearing preparation, analysis and evidence gathering go into adequate representation for your case. For this reason you should not wait until a week or two before your hearing to contact an Attorney. The earlier an Attorney is able to start working on your case, the better your chances of winning. Please note that not all Attorneys practice before the Social Security Administration.
You will do best to find an Attorney familiar with the complex Social Security Disability regulations and the somewhat unusual Social Security Disability procedures..
Elementary Students Suspended for Pushing “Happy Crack” at School
St. Louis, MO (ContentDesk via ContentDesk Direct) May 22, 2006 -- The Crack Team, and mascot Mr. Happy Crack, launched its Pittsburgh location just as 14 elementary students made headlines for being suspended for bringing Happy Crack , a mixture of Kool-Aid and sugar, to their school. Mr.
Happy Crack is the celebrated and internationally recognized mascot of The Crack Team, foundation repair specialists since 1985, with locations nationwide.
A controversy surrounds the suspension, which many call an overreaction by the Penn Hills School District.
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Elementary Students Suspended for Pushing “Happy Crack” at School
St. Louis, MO (ContentDesk via ContentDesk Direct) May 22, 2006 -- The Crack Team, and mascot Mr. Happy Crack, launched its Pittsburgh location just as 14 elementary students made headlines for being suspended for bringing Happy Crack , a mixture of Kool-Aid and sugar, to their school. Mr.
Happy Crack is the celebrated and internationally recognized mascot of The Crack Team, foundation repair specialists since 1985, with locations nationwide.
A controversy surrounds the suspension, which many call an overreaction by the Penn Hills School District.
In a statement, Bob Kodner, president of The Crack Team said, Given his security...
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Software Best Practices Conference to be Held in Chicago, IL on June 6, 2006
Chicago, IL (ContentDesk) May 11, 2006 -- Computer Aid (CAI) is hosting a one-day seminar in Chicago, IL that will show CIOs and senior IT practitioners how to use best practices to dramatically improve the productivity and quality of their software development and maintenance organizations.The conference will include keynote presentations by: Dr. Herb Krasner, Founder of the Software Quality Institute of the University of Texas; Mike Kucek, Managing Director for CAI; and Joseph McMakin, former CIO of Air Products and Winner of Gartner's 2002 CIO Choice Award for Excellence in IT. The venue for the conference is the Hyatt Regency in Chicago, IL on June 6, 2006.The registration fee is $695. A group rate discount is available. There is no charge for executives and managers in government agencies (Official government identification must be presented at event registration).
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Coggin Automotive Group Employes CallCommand's CallStream to Help Employees Weather Devastating Hurricane Season: Potent New tool Provides Peace of Mind to Dealerships & Employees
Coggin Automotive Group, a group of 18 automotive dealerships throughout Florida and the largest subsidiary of Asbury Automotive Group, signed up for CallStream to help its dealerships and employees manage employee communications during one of the worst hurricane seasons in years,
"as you can imagine hurricane Frances had us all pretty worried. The CallStream Program was exactly what we needed to stay in touch with our 1500 plus employees.""The utilization by our General Managers was fantastic and the comments we received from our staff have been overwhelming.
The employees really appreciated the fact that we were so organized and kept them so well informed," commented Jerry Daniels, Coggin Automotive Group Executive Vice President, "you'll be glad to hear that we were able to get all of our stores up and running in a matter of days," Daniels added.CallStream enlists CallCommand's newly developed technology that allows the simultaneous broadcast of a voicemail message...
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Landmark hearing investigates DoD obstacles that have prevented the disclosure of chemical and biological testing on SHAD veterans.
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Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA) today testified before the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee regarding Military Exposures: The Continuing Challenges of Care and Compensation. This hearing faulted the Department of Defense (DoD) for preventing the flow of information required by veterans to receive health care from the VA.
"In the case of Shipboard Hazard and Defense (SHAD), DoD has been less than forthcoming with the names, locations, tests conducted, and exposures that SHAD veterans faced during the 1960's," said Rick Weidman, VVA's Director of Government Relations. "It's unfortunate that Congress must become involved in order to get the truth about experimental exposures conducted by the Pentagon."
Representative Mike Thompson (CA) and Senator Bill Nelson (FL) have introduced legislation that would prevent DoD from monopolizing veteran exposure data.
The bills recently introduced, S.
2704 and HR. 5060...
Landmark hearing investigates DoD obstacles that have prevented the disclosure of chemical and biological testing on SHAD veterans.
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Quick Weight Loss Secrets
The Secrets have been in our family recipes, some even date back as far as 3000 BC. For years our Ancient ancestors have been using natural herbs and spices to heal and cure, even to take the weight off. For example: The Ancient Mayans used cayenne pepper which has been studied to increase the rate of metabolism of fats and carbohydrates. Some Additional research also indicates that cayenne increases production of epinephrine and nor epinephrine which together decrease appetite. The Chinese have used ginger root for years for all sorts of things like cleansing the colon, reduce spasms and cramps, stimulate water retention, earache, diarrhea, nausea and vomiting, stimulate circulation, and of course to aid the metabolism.
HCA (Hydroxycitric Acid), a natural appetite suppressant found in the rind of a small tropical fruit, Garcinia cambogia has been used as a condiment in Thai and Indian cuisine for years. Bromelain which is found in pineapple is very useful in helping with the...
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Holistic Junction's Featured School of the Week: Rising Spirit Institute of Natural Health
Holistic Junction is delighted to present the Rising Spirit Institute of Natural Health as the featured school of the week. '...Committed to providing each student with the knowledge and skills necessary for a successful career as a professional massage therapist that is personally satisfying and financially rewarding...' Rising Spirit Institute of Natural Health is accredited by the ACCSCT, authorized by the Nonpublic Post Secondary Educational Institutions Act of 1990, and a Member in good standing with AMTA and AMTA - Council of Schools. In addition to its multiple accreditations, Rising Spirit Institute of Natural Health is authorized under federal law to enroll nonimmigrant alient sutdents, approved for VA Benefits, and is also approved by the US Dept. of Education to offer Federal Financial Aid to those who...
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At Last, Math Benefits from the Fun of Music
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On August 10, 2005,
Dr. Frank's book, "Musical Notes On Math" goes on sale in time for school through www.madelinefrankviola.com/offers.html Children love to play games instead of boring exercises. Discover how "Musical Notes On Math", a math music program, can be a great game for learning . Teach fractions and decimals through the game of the rhythm of music. Your child will learn math, the fun way , through the rhythm of music by visually seeing the math to rhythm combination, by clapping and tapping the rhythms and by hearing the combinations.Why is Dr.
Frank's math to rhythm program unique? Because it is the only one of its kind to teach math through the rhythm of music as a fun game for learning fractions and decimals.No other program does this. Dr. Frank's oldest son, was not doing well in math. The school math book had eight different authors and...
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