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The 3 Myths and 3 Facts About Social Security Disability Insurance That You Need To Know

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The 3 Myths and 3 Facts About Social Security Disability Insurance That You Need To Know

As a Social Security Disability attorney, I hear many myths about the Social Security Disability claims process. Unfortunately, many people believe these myths and do nothing. Here are some myths that need to be blown out of the water: Myth #1: Everyone’s Social Security Disability application is denied. Fact: About 2/3 of the initial and […]

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What Every Long Term Disability Applicant Needs to Know About Having the Right Medical Support For Their Disability Claim

When an injury or sickness prevents you from working, you may be entitled to disability benefits under a long term disability policy. However, before you stop working, you should get out your disability policy and understand: (1) how the policy defines occupation, (2) what type of proof the policy requires. It’s crucial that you understand

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Why It’s Crucial That Every Long Term Disability Applicant Pick The Right Date To Be Disabled

One of the many challenges in applying for long term disability benefits is to determine the date that you become disabled and the date you should stop working. Before you stop working you should get out your disability policy and consider the following. What is the effective date of your long term disability coverage? If

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Florida Social Security Disability Attorney

EXPERIENCED SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY LAWYERS SERVING FLORIDA On August 14, 1935, President Roosevelt signed The Social Security Act (SSA) into law. Over time, the SSA continued to evolve for the better. There are two different disability programs administered by the Social Security Administration (SSA) with which our Florida social security disability attorney can help: 1.

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Five Things Every Long Term Disability Policy Holder Should Know About Submitting a Notice of Claim

Long term disability carriers don’t make it easy for policyholders to get the disability benefits they deserve. Unfortunately, you can make crucial mistakes from the very beginning of your claim including how and when you submit a notice of claim. Before you “give notice” to the disability insurance company, you should do the following: (1) first,

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If I Return to Work Should I Withdraw My Social Security Disability Application?

It depends! Given the time it takes for the Social Security Administration to make a decision; many people have to return to work in some capacity. How much you make a month will impact ultimately, whether your Social Security application will be denied. If you make more than $1,100 per month your claim will be

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What Every Social Security Applicant Needs To Know About The Signs And Symptoms Of Lupus

If your physician has told you that you are unable to work as a result of Lupus, you should apply for Social Security Disability benefits. Your medical records are the key to winning your Lupus Social Security Disability claim. What Your Medical Records Should Document About Your Lupus Your records should document the following symptoms

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How The Date of Termination and The End of Disability Coverage Can Destroy a Long Term Disability Claim

In Boothe v. Deseret Mutual Benefit Administrators, No. 1:16-cv-0008-DN, 2017 W.L. 2787748 (D. Utah June 27, 2017) the Court found that because the disability coverage ended on November 2, 2012, when the employee’s employment was terminated the claim for disability benefits was correctly denied. Termination Means The End Of Coverage Boothe had been injured in

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Reliance’s Structural Conflict of Interest Results In Reversal of District Court Order

It’s not uncommon for disability insurance companies, like Reliance, to be responsible for both paying benefits and administrator during the claims process. That’s a conflict! Disability carriers routinely have provisions in the policy that provides them with the discretion to interpret the terms of the policy and make a determination of entitlement to benefits. To

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