Many cases that are denied are granted by a judge. But without the ability to review the medical records, anyone would be guessing about the...

All cases are reviewed for medical evaluation, they either had obtained all the medical records needed to make their decision. Were you sent out on...

Step 3 of the 5 step sequential evaluation is whether your medical evidence meets or equals the strict medical criteria of a listed impairment. ...

Your situation is not unusual for chronic illness. There may be a good time to file your claim when you are not working but before you resume your...

Parents can serve as representative payees. Social Security will have to agree that the parent is the best choice.

You can consider private lawyers who work on a contingent fee basis. But keep in mind that there are legal aid attorneys who may also be able to...

This may not be the basis of your concern, but if you're worried about your checks being stolen from a mailbox, just know that people are getting...

The vocational witness said that I can doc3 jobs?

Of course you know that often vocational experts give three representative examples of jobs. I have done well over a thousand hearings, and very...

Met with SSD judge 7 mnths ago sent out to medical dr, came back agreeing now told judge will decide, 3 months ago, why so long

The delay is really with getting a written decision out. Though usually a decision is out in about 3 months, there are circumstances that make it...

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If you have a problem with the way your name appears on you Social Security card, the district office near you may be able to help get it...