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Narcolepsy Sleep Disorder and Social Security Disability
Our office today received a favorable opinion for a client from the Social Security Administration. The client suffered from narcolepsy, obstructive sleep apena and restless leg syndrome. Having the client obtain records from his doctors and the slee…
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Categories: Social Security Disability
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Can I Stop Paying my Premium if my Claim is Denied?
No, you should pay the premium with a check and note “contested payment” on the check or in a letter accompanying the payment that explains that you are paying under protest because your disability entitles you to a premium waiver. You should not…
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Categories: ERISA and Long Term Disability Claims
Confirm Long Term Disability Telephone Calls With a Letter
It is okay to speak to the adjuster assigned to your claim over the phone, but always follow up your phone call with a confirming letter. This letter should specifically detail the conversation that you had. I always try to do this when I speak with…
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Categories: ERISA and Long Term Disability Claims
Social Security Disability Calculators
You can use this calculator from the Social Security Administration to give you a general idea of what you may receive if you are successful in collecting SSD benefits. http://www.ssa.gov/OACT/quickcalc/index.html This calculator is a little more tim…
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Categories: Social Security Disability
How Long Does it Take to Have a Social Security Disability Appeal Heard?
In Michigan it can take over two years to have your Social Security Disability appeal heard. SSDC’s easy-to-use Hearing Times by State finder will quickly tell you how many days on average you will have to wait to get a disability benefits hearing…
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Categories: Social Security Disability
Tips for Applying for Social Security Benefits
1. When applying for SSD or SSI benefits, list ALL of your medical conditions, not just the one that effects you the most. The Social Security Administration will look at all of your conditions together and how they affect you. A medical condition yo…
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Categories: Social Security Disability
Social Security Disability and Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia is now a recognized medically determinable impairment by the Social Security Administration. For this reason, the Fibromyaldia claimant who has been denied should not give up on their case. Fibromyalgia is a pain disorder that has gained…
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Categories: Social Security Disability
Applying for Social Security Disability
Applying for Social Security Disability benefits requires extensive information about you, your injury or illness, your medical records, and your work history. The more accurate and specific you can be in your application, the greater the chance your…
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Categories: Social Security Disability
Allan W. Ben receives Martindale Hubble’s highest peer rating
Metro Detroit Attorney Allan W. Ben, has received the “AV” Preeminent rating from Martindale Hubble, the nation’s premier independent peer rating association. This is the highest rating available.
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Our firm handles disability cases nationwide
The attorneys at Allan W. Ben P.C. represent long-term disability and short-term disability insurance claimants throughout the United States. We welcome the opportunity to speak to you with a free phone consultation regarding your disability claim. T…
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Categories: ERISA and Long Term Disability Claims
