Social Security Disability and Testifying at Your Hearing

Typically, an administrative law judge (ALJ) will conduct a hearing. During this hearing the Claimant will often testify. Other witnesses, such as a spouse, friend or child, can also testify on the Claimant’s behalf. I often have a family member te… Read More
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Social Security Website

Social Security Tip: If you have questions about social security benefits you should first start with their website: http://www.ssa.gov/ .This website is often updated and very informative. Read More
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Social Security Disability - Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

I found this article on AOL.com., http://h30405.www3.hp.com/print/pdf/6GK6VB7PO1CD/news_large. There is new research on Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), also known as Spastic Colon or Mucous Colitis, is a digestive disorder characterized by an abnorma… Read More
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Social Security Disability victory

Today Allan W. Ben P.C. received a favorable decision in a Social Security Disability case. The Client suffered from morbid obebesity, degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine, bulging disc, lumbar spondylosis and arthritis. The Client’s o… Read More
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Social Security Disability

Allan W. Ben P.C. received a favorable decision from the Social Security Administration in our client’s claim for SSD benefits. The Client had previously been denied benefits several years ago when she was represented by another law firm. The C… Read More
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Social Security Disability

Allan W. Ben P.C. received a favorable decision from the Social Security Administration today. The Client suffered from breast cancer that was in remission, arthritis, depression and anxiety. The Client had previously suffered from breast cancer. The… Read More
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Social Secuirty Disability victory

Allan W. Ben P.C. recevied a favorable decision fromt the Social Security Administration. The Client was diagnosed with degenerative disc disease, as well as bilateral knee degenerative joint disease, depression, obesity and osteoarthritis. The Clien… Read More
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How many work credits are needed for Social Security Disability?

Social Security insured status depends completely upon quarters of coverage, a.k.a. work credits, for both fully insured and disability insured status. To be fully insured, you need at least one quarter of coverage for each year after the year you tu… Read More
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Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma and Social Security Disability

If you have been diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma you should apply for Social Security Disability. Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma is a type of cancer that begins in your lymphatic system. The lymphatic system produces white blood cells that protect… Read More
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Social Security Appeal: What Happens if I go to the Social Security Hearing Without an Attorney?

There is no requirement that you have an attorney in order to appear in front of an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) at a Social Security Disability hearing. However, the ALJ should inform you of your right to find a representative and should fully inq… Read More
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