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How to Win a Social Security Disability Hearing

A Social Security disability hearing can be stressful, since you've waited so long to have a judge hear your case, and you have no idea whether you'll win your disability claim. Some people have to wait an entire year before receiving their day. Over half of all appeals are won at the hearing stage of the claims process, [...]

By |2019-06-04T21:34:45+00:00March 2nd, 2020|Uncategorized|Comments Off on How to Win a Social Security Disability Hearing

Can You Collect Disability and Unemployment Benefits at the Same Time?

Yes, technically, you can receive Social Security disability benefits and other forms of government benefits at the same time. However, it is vital that you understand how these different programs interact with each other so that you do not hinder your disability claim. Unemployment benefits are a great resource for out of work Americans. But, collecting [...]

By |2019-06-19T11:37:48+00:00February 3rd, 2020|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Can You Collect Disability and Unemployment Benefits at the Same Time?

How to Answer Questions on Disability Forms to Support Your Claim

Knowing how to answer questions on disability forms can mean the difference between receiving Social Security benefits and having your disability claim denied. The questions may seem ordinary or unimportant, but Social Security often draws conclusions about your disability based on your answers. For example, if you write that one of your hobbies is knitting [...]

By |2019-06-04T21:28:28+00:00January 6th, 2020|Uncategorized|Comments Off on How to Answer Questions on Disability Forms to Support Your Claim

How Does Social Security Judge Your Residual Functional Capacity?

When determining whether you truly have a disability that prevents you from working, Social Security will use the residual functional capacity (RFC) assessment form to ascertain what activities and tasks you can still perform. In short, an RFC  looks at both your abilities and limitations. For example, you may be able to stand for two hours and [...]

By |2019-06-04T21:25:35+00:00December 2nd, 2019|Uncategorized|Comments Off on How Does Social Security Judge Your Residual Functional Capacity?

Can You Get Disability for Migraines?

If you experience severe migraine headaches, you may be wondering whether you can qualify for disability. The answer is yes. But it can be very difficult to obtain Social Security disability benefits. The process can be made easier with the help of a skilled disability lawyer. At Oren & Oren, we can guide you through [...]

By |2019-06-04T21:17:51+00:00November 4th, 2019|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Can You Get Disability for Migraines?

How to Qualify for Disability Benefits

We can all agree that Social Security disability benefits are valuable to those who are in need. Even so, navigating the rules and regulations, paperwork and expectations can be daunting at best. Worse yet, if you have taken the time to apply and were ultimately denied, it can be quite a disheartening experience. But did [...]

By |2019-06-04T21:14:06+00:00October 7th, 2019|Uncategorized|Comments Off on How to Qualify for Disability Benefits

Don’t Take No for an Answer: 4 Levels of a Disability Appeal

If your application for disability benefits is denied, don’t lose hope. Appeal it. Learn how to start a disability appeal. Your application for Social Security disability or Supplemental Security Income benefits was denied by Social Security Administration examiners who have a reputation for rejecting more claims than they accept. In fact, according to the Social Security Disability [...]

By |2019-06-04T21:11:41+00:00September 2nd, 2019|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Don’t Take No for an Answer: 4 Levels of a Disability Appeal

Disability Appeal Lawyers Can Help You Appeal a Denied Claim

After an initial attempt to qualify for Social Security or disability has been denied, disability appeal lawyers can help. With widespread concerns about the long-term solvency of the program, the U.S. government has become much more cautious about allowing people onto the program. The majority of those who apply for SSD are denied on the first attempt. [...]

By |2019-08-21T18:20:19+00:00August 5th, 2019|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Disability Appeal Lawyers Can Help You Appeal a Denied Claim

Your Social Security Disability Hearing: What to Expect

If you have a Social Security disability hearing coming up, you're probably feeling pretty nervous. What happens next? What can you do to improve your chances of obtaining an approval? By now, you've likely been through a lot with the Social Security Administration. At Oren & Oren, we can help you prepare for your hearing, as [...]

By |2019-06-04T20:59:37+00:00July 8th, 2019|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Your Social Security Disability Hearing: What to Expect

Why Was My Disability Claim Denied?

Only a third of applicants are approved for disability on their first application; the other two-thirds have their disability claim denied. That isn’t, however, a reason to give up. Often, these applications were denied due to lack of evidence and not because they were bad claims. A Bakersfield disability benefits attorney can help you get [...]

By |2019-06-19T11:55:35+00:00June 4th, 2019|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Why Was My Disability Claim Denied?