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As virtually anyone who has been denied disability benefits knows, the wait time to get a hearing in front of an Administrative Law Judge for your denied Social Security Disability claim is just plain disgustingly long.  A staggeringly large backlog of 1.1 million pending case hearings nation-wide has resulted in disability applicants waiting up to …

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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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