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If you have been denied Social Security Disability benefits and have appealed that denial decision, it’s likely you’ll need to have a hearing with an Administrative Law Judge. You will be waiting a while – most claimants wait anywhere from 1-2 years until their hearing. Describing Your Disability to an Administrative Law Judge at Your …

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After you have gone through a disability hearing with an Administrative Law Judge, you will receive a letter from the Social Security Administration. This letter will likely arrive a few weeks or a month after the hearing. The letter will include what the decision of your hearing is and what that decision was based upon. …

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If you are looking into applying for disability benefits, you may have heard there is a limit on how much money you can have in the bank. It’s important to understand there are two types of disability benefits – SSDI and SSI. The amount of money you have only matters for one of these types. …

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The older you are, the more likely you are to receive Social Security Disability benefits. This is because it can be difficult for older workers to adjust to different types of work. The Social Security Administration (SSA) realizes that “vocational adjustment,” or training to learn a new job, is more difficult as you get older. …

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If your initial disability application has been denied, you will need to appeal your claim through the appeals process. One of the levels of the disability appeals process involves a hearing in front of an Administrative Law Judge. The majority of disability cases in Iowa require a disability hearing in order to be approved for …

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If you receive Social Security Disability benefits, you may have heard that you need to pay taxes on these benefits. But is that actually true? Paying Taxes on SSI Benefits Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients rarely have to pay taxes on any benefits they receive. This is because SSI is a needs-based program. Since SSI …

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Nearly every year, the federal government awards a cost of living adjustment (COLA) to Social Security recipients. This adjustment takes into account any inflation that has occurred in the economy. Most of the time, the cost of living adjustment will increase your disability benefit payment, because it increases with inflation. Let’s talk first about whether …

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The COVID-19 pandemic has affected all Americans, including those who receive Social Security Disability (SSDI) benefits and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. You may be wondering how the virus has affected and will continue to affect your benefits. Reaching the Social Security Administration You may find it more difficult to reach Social Security during this …

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Every year, millions of Americans are denied Social Security Disability benefits.  You may have recently had your initial application denied.  Below are 5 common reasons that you can be denied disability benefits: 1.      You make too much money or have too much money to receive disability benefits. Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a needs-based program.  …

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Medical records are the most important type of evidence to prove to the Social Security Administration (SSA) that you are disabled.  We understand that medical treatment can be expensive, but seeing a medical provider regularly for your conditions is key to proving to the SSA that you’re disabled under their rules. Why Are Your Medical …

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