Functional Capacity Evaluation - should I get one if no one is asking for one?

I agree with the other attorney's comments. Personally, I think the lawyer you talked to is not helping you much by telling you to just ask for an...

What makes it obvious that a social security ALJ doesn't like you?

They will never tell you. In fact bias complaints don't result in much more than a form letter from SSA saying they will look into your complaint....

What is the maximum number of hours OR maximum amount of money you can make when you are applying for Social Security Disability

I agree with the other answer. It is interesting to point out part-time employment is often considered SGA for high wage earners. This means some...

When obtaining an Attorney, do I need to provide my Social Security Number?

To start with I don't believe a HIPPA form requires a social security number to be used to request information. But it may help with tracking down...

Social Security Appeal from non-lawyer group.

Here is a simple answer: The claimant should contact and experienced local attorney to TAKE OVER the case. A good attorney can explain how this can...

SSDI help ?

It may not be fast, but get a good attorney and move forward. If you are lucky you may win in a few months. If you end up at a hearing it could be...

What are my chances of getting ssdi for my mental disabilitys i have severe depression without psychic episodes

I am assuming you lost after a hearing. You have 60 days to appeal, or you can apply again. Your case is already difficult because of the prior...

We deal with 6 or 7 hearing offices at a time and they are all different. I just got off the phone with a client who has been waiting 3 months. I...

What are the top 5 reasons the social security appeals council will review or reactivate a claim on their own?

By statute the AC will review a case if: -there is an abuse of discretion by the ALJ -error of law by the ALJ -findings by ALJ are not supported...

What are my chances of winning a Social Security Disability case in front of a hearing judge if I'm working part time?

Call an experienced local attorney who can go through this with you. You may have a lot of hurdles to get over to win your case, but it is hard to...