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Disability Insurance Trust Fund Funded Through 2020

Many Social Security Disability applicants are concerned about the solvency of the Disability Insurance Trust Fund. Where Does The Trust Fund Get It’s Money? The Trust Fund in part, gets it’s money from the withholdings held from paychecks.  When you look at a paycheck you’ll see “FICA” withholdings.  Part of that money goes into the […]

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The Back Log In Social Security Hearings Gets Worse!

Did you know that as of August of 2015, the national average and processing time for a Social Security disability application through the date of hearing was 517 days. Over the last 7 years there has been an attempt to reduce the delay but, unfortunately, things have gotten worse. What Are The Reasons For The

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Blood Pressure Control Can Help Prevent A Heart Attack Or Stroke

Did you know that uncontrolled high blood pressure is the leading cause of heart disease and stroke according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).  Statistics show that more than 67 million Americans have high blood pressure.  High blood pressure shows new signs or symptoms which make it difficult for you to take

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Physical Therapy And Your Claim For Short and Long Term Disability Benefits

One of the leading causes of short and long term disability claims in the United States is low back problems. Your disability policy will require that you get ongoing care, including physical therapy, care for your back condition as a condition for getting disability benefits.  However, did you know that physical therapy can provide little

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Meeting A Social Security Disability Listing For An Mental Disorder or Anxiety

The Social Security Administration (SSA) doesn’t make it easy for those with mental disorders to get the Social Security Disability benefits they deserve. The SSA uses a Five Step sequential evaluation and, at Step 3, SSA will determine whether or not our mental disorder meets a Listing. How Does The Social Security Administration Determine If

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The Myths About Applying For Social Security Benefits

The Social Security Administration (SSA) doesn’t make it easy for those who are disabled to get the Social Security Disability benefits they deserve. There are many myths I hear about the Social Security disability application process. Myth Busting: Social Security Disability 1. It’s easy to qualify for Social Security Disability benefits. That is a myth!

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Breakthroughs In The Treatment of Parkinson’s Disease And Your Right To Social Security Disability Benefit

Breakthroughs In The Treatment of Parkinson’s Disease And Your Right To Social Security Disability Benefits.

The Social Security Administration (SSA) doesn’t always make it easy for those who are disabled to get the Social Security Disability benefits that they deserve.  That includes those with Parkinson’s Disease. What Are The Common Reasons Social Security Will Deny A Parkinson’s Claim? One of the common reasons that a Parkinson’s claims is denied is

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What Information Do I Need To File A Social Security Claim?

The Social Security claims process is all about paperwork, regardless of whether you apply in person, by phone or online. You will need these documents: Birth certificate, Marriage certificate or divorce decree, Copy of your Social Security card, W-2 form or IRS 1040 and Schedule C and SE, if self-employed, from the previous year, Military

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