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Stress Management to Ward Off Disability

New studies have found a link between higher stress levels and poor coping skills to more serious, sometimes life-threatening, psychological and physical disorders. Individuals suffering from these disorders typically qualify for disability aid under programs like Social Security disability insurance. It has been proven that stress can lead to conditions such as high blood pressure, […]

Social Security Disability Info
Posted on May 31, 2013
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Social Security Disability Appeals – Remember 60 Day Limit

If you have been denied your Social Security Disability benefits, you always have the right to an appeal.  In fact, it is said that upwards of 85% of all applicants for Social Security Disability are initially denied.  If you are denied, it is extremely important to remember the 90 day window for an appeal.  After […]

Social Security Disability Info
Posted on Apr 12, 2012
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I Got Denied Social Security Disability, Now What?

If you have recently been denied Social Security Disability benefits, you are not alone.  In fact, as many as 80% of those who initially apply for Social Security Disability are initially denied by the federal government, and are left needing to appeal the decision. If you are denied, first you should take another look at […]

Social Security Disability Info
Posted on Mar 03, 2012
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Be Aware of Your Social Security Benefits!

As a paralegal handling Social Security Disability claims, I speak to many potential clients.  I am astounded by the number of people that don’t know they are entitled to Social Security benefits until it’s too late.  The term “date last insured” (DLI) is a foreign term. The DLI for Social Security purposes runs five years […]

Social Security Disability Info
Posted on Mar 18, 2011