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If you’ve applied for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits, it is quite possible that your social security disability claim has been denied. You should know that you’re not alone – nearly 70% of initial applications are denied. So what do you do next? Appealing Your Social Security Disability Claim Denial You can appeal the Social Security …

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The rules for whether you qualify for Iowa Social Security Disability Benefits can be complex. You might be eligible for one of two different kinds of benefits – Disability Insurance Benefits or Supplemental Security Income.  In order to receive these benefits, there are basically two requirements: 1. You Must Be Disabled The Social Security Administration …

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How Do I Apply for Social Security Disability Benefits? If you believe you qualify for Social Security Disability benefits, the first step you must take is to apply for those benefits.  You will need to fill out an “Initial Application for Benefits” with the Social Security Administration in order to begin the process. The Initial Application for …

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One of the most common questions we are asked as disability attorneys is “How much should I be receiving in Social Security Disability benefits?”  It is important to realize that there are two forms of financial benefits that you could receive if you are approved for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits. Your Monthly Social Security …

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Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits help thousands of people each year who can no longer work because of their severe physical or mental health conditions.  Along with hundreds of other conditions, SSD benefits may cover common health conditions like lupus, diabetes, multiple sclerosis (MS), or even a brain injury.  If you have a health condition …

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1. Failing To Seek Immediate Medical Attention After An Accident The injured person is always responsible for proving that he or she was injured in a particular accident. Insurance companies and juries often believe that if you aren’t hurt badly enough to seek immediate medical attention, you aren’t hurt badly enough to deserve compensation for medical malpractice or personal injury. Don’t ignore …

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Attention! Iowa’s Workers’ Compensation laws changed July 1, 2017. This article’s information may be out of date. Visit our Workers’ Compensation Page for more information. Picking the right attorney for your Iowa workers’ compensation claim can feel like it’s impossible.  However, there are ways you can be confident you made the right choice. For starters, it doesn’t …

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