http://www.avvo.com/legal-answers-search/social-security.html Avvo.com - Social Security Legal Guides http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/navigating-the-social-security-application Whether online or in-person, the Social Security Application can be daunting. Broken down, however, each step seems simpler than the last and with the proper planning and forethought, the process will be quick and your application thorough and complete. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 10:43:19 PDT http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/how-social-security-evaluates-disability-cases Social Security reviews cases using the five-step sequential evaluation process to decide is a person is disabled. Here are the 5 questions that make up the sequential evaluation process. Keep in mind that this is a short overview and there are *exceptions* at *each* step. Wed, 16 Sep 2009 10:46:06 PDT http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/understanding-the-social-security-administrative-appeals-process When your Social Security claim is denied, time is of the essence. If you miss the deadline for appeal, you may lose benefits, may need to file a new application, or may be foreclosed from filing for benefits altogether. Wed, 16 Sep 2009 11:45:42 PDT http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/what-do-i-need-to-get-a-social-security-card How does and Immigrant or Nonimmigrant Obtain A Social Security Card Wed, 16 Sep 2009 11:58:03 PDT http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/tips-and-information-about-how-to-win-your-social-security-disability-case A description of the types of benefits available as well; the steps of the Social Security process and other information. Helpful for clients to understand how the whole process works and where they are at in their case. Sat, 12 Sep 2009 15:53:23 PDT http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/understanding-how-social-security-classifies-jobs-in-disability-claim-evaluation Social Security speaks its own unique language when evaluating disability claims. Since disability is defined in terms of one's work capacity, understanding the job classification system that SSA uses is essential to success in disability claims. Wed, 16 Sep 2009 12:30:18 PDT http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/social-security-disability-hearings-in-illinois If you have gone through the application process for Social Security Disability payments and benefits were denied, you can apply for a reconsideration hearing. Here's what to expect at that hearing. Thu, 16 Jul 2009 11:57:43 PDT http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/applying-for-social-security-disability-benefits-in-illinois If you are injured and unable to work, Social Security is one place to look for financial assistance. The application process can take a long time, so get started as soon as possible. Here is an overview of the process of applying for Social Security disability benefits. Thu, 25 Jun 2009 09:40:48 PDT http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/avoid-losing-your-rights-to-social-security-benefits One important thing to remember is that you have 60 days to file responsive forms to your denials from initial applications and from Request for Reconsideration. If you miss these deadlines you will have to start the process all over again. Thu, 25 Jun 2009 10:19:14 PDT http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/seguro-social-incapacidad Califica usted para aplicar a Incapacidad ante el Departamento del Seguro Social? Mon, 22 Jun 2009 12:14:43 PDT