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• Supplemental Security Income
• Federal Workers’ Compensation
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Social Security Disability

• How Fraud is Messing Up our Social Security Disability Program
• Radiculopa-what-othy?
• What the Heck is a Chiropractor and do I need it for my New York Disability Case?
• New healthcare information for New York’s SSA disability claimants
• NEW: Social Security Disability benefits for Early Onset Alzheimer’s

New York Disablity Attorney Blog

• Can You Return To Work While Your Claim Is Pending?
• What Is The Difference Between Workers Compensation and Social Security Disability
• Why Your Employment History Matters

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Social Security Disability

• What Happens If You Return To Work While Your Disability Claim Is Pending?
• How To Win Your Social Security Disability Claim: PART 1
• The Importance of Your Doctor in the Social Security Disability Claims Process
• The Most Popular Topics At A Social Security Disability Hearing
• Difference Between Social Security Benefits And Disability Benefits

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Don't Let A Denial End Your Pursuit For The Benefits You Deserve

Receiving a denial from Social Security does not have to end your hopes of obtaining the disability benefits that you may very well be entitled to. In the state of New York, upon receipt of an initial denial for disability benefits, you have the option of formally appealing that decision by requesting a hearing in front of an Administrative Law Judge.

By requesting a hearing, you are disputing the decision made by Social Security and asking for your case to be heard by a Judge. You will have to appear in person, with the assistance of an attorney, should you choose to employ one, and you will be asked a series of questions as to why you are unable to work. You have the ability submit medical evidence while you are waiting for your hearing and the Administrative Law Judge makes it clear that he had no participation in your prior denial.

Social Security gives you 60 days to respond to their notice of denial and ignoring it will cause them to dismiss your case. Here are some tips that will help you deal with a denial decision from Social Security:

-- If you receive a denial from Social Security, make sure you respond immediately. You can appeal this decision in person at your local Social Security office or online.

-- Read up on how a hearing is conducted and what will actaully take place at the hearing

-- Continue to submit medical evidence to Social Security as your case is still considered pending as long as you formally appeal your initial denial

-- If you are represented by an attorney, consult them as to how to proceed

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Videos

Social Security Disability:

• How Much Time Do I need in the Social Security System for Disability Credits
• The Real Story Behind Attorney Fees in Social Security Disability Claims
• What do you do if Social Security Disability has denied your claim?

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News

• Proposals To Americans With Disabilities Act...
  Posted on 7/27/2010
• Disability Benefits Could Pay For New Alzheimer's Trea...
  Posted on 7/26/2010
• Compassionate allowances: Help with severe injury or disability...
  Posted on 6/30/2010
• Severe fibromyalgia? Try for Social Security Disability benefits...
  Posted on 6/30/2010
• Disability Benefits? Don’t expect $250 from Social Security this year...
  Posted on 5/31/2010

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FAQs

Social Security Disability

• CAN MY SOCIAL SECURITY PENSION AND 403B BE GARNISHED? 

• I BELIEVE THAT I AM ELIGIBLE FOR NEW YORK STATE DISABILITY.  CAN I APPLY FOR AND COLLECT SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY BENEFITS AS WELL?  WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE?  AND, IS THERE AN "OFF-SET?"
  
  
  
  

   

• WHAT IF I GET AWARDED SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY BENEFITS BUT AFTERWARDS FIND I AM WELL ENOUGH AND WISH TO RETURN TO WORK?

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