Debra J Venhaus

Debra J Venhaus's Legal Guides (2)

Social Security & Disability Lawyer

Practice Areas: Social Security, Bankruptcy & Debt

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Should I Get a Lawyer to Help with My Social Security Case

Apr 12, 2011

Do I need to have an attorney? No. No legal case “requires” you to have an attorney. However, Social Security claimants who are represented stand a better chance of obtaining benefits. When should ...

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How Does Social Security Decide If I am Disabled for Disability or SSI?

Aug 07, 2010

Are you working? This is the threshold question. If you are "working", then you are not disabled. However, "working" is defined by Social Security as earning gross wages (before taxes or other dedu...

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