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Mistakes to Avoid in a Disability Claim
Submitted By: James Abbott On: Feb 23rd 2011
Category: Filing for Disability
The application process for Social Security disability is a lengthy and involved one. Some things you can do to smooth the way to a positive result include the following...
What Will We Do for You?
Submitted By: James Abbott On: Jan 2nd 2011
Category: Disability and Social Security
First, and foremost, we won't let Social Security forget that you exist. As you can imagine, SSA is a beauracracy. Things fall through the cracks, but we won't let your case "fall through the cracks...
How Long will this Disability Application Process Take?
Submitted By: James Abbott On: Mar 24th 2010
Category: getting disability benefits, Disability Denials and Appeals
This is probably the number one question that we get at the Abbott Law Office. It is also one of the most difficult to answer because, quite frankly, we don't know. Some cases...
Can I Work and Receive Disability?
Submitted By: James Abbott On: Mar 14th 2010
Category: disability while working, Employee and Worker Disability
Some attorneys tell claimants that they cannot be "working" and receive Disability benefits. This is not completely accurate. You cannot be performing "substantial gainful activity" (SGA) and qualify...
Disability and the Five-Step Process
Submitted By: James Abbott On: Mar 12th 2010
Category: getting disability benefits, Filing for Disability
So, what is a "disability?" A "disability" is any physical or mental impairment that keeps a person from performing substantial work and is expected to last at least twelve months or...
Social Security Disability vs. SSI Benefits
Submitted By: James Abbott On: Mar 12th 2010
Category: disability benefits, ssi, Disability and Social Security
Most claimants applying for Social Security benefits apply for one of two programs - Disability or Supplemental Security Income (SSI)...