Advanced Theories of Disability Used by Lawyers
Advanced Theories of Disability Used by Lawyers
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Getting Disability by Arguing You Can't Even Do Sedentary Work
If you have physical or mental limitations that prevent you from doing even sit-down work, you should be approved for disability benefits.
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What Does It Mean to Equal Social Security Disability Listing?
When you have a medical condition that doesn't quite meet the criteria in one of Social Security's disability listings, Social Security might agree that your condition is medically equivalent to a disability listing.
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Getting Disability Benefits With an RFC for Reduced Productivity
If you're unable to maintain focus to perform even the easiest jobs full-time, you should qualify for Social Security disability.
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The "Worn-Out Worker" Rule in Social Security Disability Claims
The worn-out worker rule makes it easier for those who've done many years of hard labor to get disability benefits.
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Functional Equivalence for Children's Disability Applications
If your child has very significant difficulties in important areas of functioning, they could qualify for SSI disability benefits.
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Can I Get Disability Under the Social Security Grid Rules if I'm Nearing the Next Age Group?
Social Security disability applicants who are 49, 54, or 59 and have certain limitations, lack of education, or lack of job history may be able to get bumped up into the next age group and more easily get disability benefits.
Special Methods Lawyers Can Use to Win Your Case
Special Methods Lawyers Can Use to Win Your Case
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Reopening a Social Security Disability Claim
Reopening an earlier disability claim can get your more money in backpay benefits.
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Social Security Disability: On-the-Record (OTR) Decisions
By requesting an on the record from the Social Security Administration (SSA), you may be approved for disability benefits without needing to go to a hearing.
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Request an Attorney Advisor Opinion to Speed Up Your Social Security Disability Appeal
If your case qualifies, you can request that an attorney advisor look at your records and make a decision on your benefits before your hearing takes place.
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Find Out What Type of Medical Consultant Reviewed Your Social Security Disability Claim
Only certain types of doctors are allowed to make disability decisions on certain types of claims.
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How a Medical Expert Can Help You Win Your Disability Case
Having a medical expert at your disability hearing can make up for complicated or incomplete medical records.
Advanced Strategies Used by Lawyers at Disability Hearings
MoreAdvanced Strategies Used by Lawyers at Disability Hearings
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The Importance of Vocational Expert Testimony at a Disability Hearing
The testimony of the vocational expert at your Social Security disability hearing can make or break your case.
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Proving You Can't Do Your Past Work at a Disability Hearing
You'll have to show that you don't currently have the functional capacity to perform your past work.
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Ruling Out Other Work at Your Disability Hearing Because You Don't Have Job Skills
How to prove to Social Security that you can't do other work because you don't have the transferable job skills.