tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3697687071543251181Tue, 13 May 2008 20:19:30 +0000http://www.ssdrc.com/blog/blogindex.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ssdrc)Blogger137125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3697687071543251181.post-7531742114339356475Tue, 13 May 2008 20:14:00 +00002008-05-13T13:17:16.692-07:00An annual survey conducted by the Benefit Research Institute (EBRI) proved that workers are not confident they will have enough money for retirement. The study interviewed more than 1,300 people age 25 and older and the numbers showed the lowest percentage of worker confidence since the 2001 recession. The percentage of confidence from last year shows this year is the biggest drop in confidence http://www.ssdrc.com/blog/2008/05/americans-are-not-confident-about.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ssdrc)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3697687071543251181.post-2188665799835651756Tue, 13 May 2008 20:09:00 +00002008-05-13T13:13:13.556-07:00 Almost anyone you talk to about Social Security has something to say about the fact that the system is going broke. This seems to be common knowledge among the peoples of America. Within a few years it is estimated that Social Security will be paying out more than it is taking in. Not only are the citizens worried about the lack of Social Security in the future, but even the Social Security http://www.ssdrc.com/blog/2008/05/is-social-security-really-running-out.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ssdrc)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3697687071543251181.post-6555030611614825148Tue, 13 May 2008 20:05:00 +00002008-05-13T13:08:15.227-07:00 How long does it take to get the Social Security disability payments that are entitled to you when you finally need it? It can take years and unfortunately, long waiting periods for Social Security disability can be terminal to those waiting. Without the ability to work, many people who have worked faithfully their entire lives exhaust their savings accounts and end up borrowing money to http://www.ssdrc.com/blog/2008/05/terminal-waiting-social-security.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ssdrc)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3697687071543251181.post-4468641830599094727Mon, 28 Apr 2008 11:36:00 +00002008-04-28T04:41:12.371-07:00 You should file for Social Security retirement if you are sixty-two years old, and your work does not interfere with your ability to receive a benefit. However, if are not working due to a medical and/or mental impairment at the age of sixty-two, you may wish to consider filing for Social Security disability at the time you file for your Social Security retirement. Yes, you can file for both http://www.ssdrc.com/blog/2008/04/if-you-are-62-should-you-file-for.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ssdrc)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3697687071543251181.post-7528075448937173831Sun, 20 Apr 2008 19:49:00 +00002008-04-20T12:58:12.078-07:00 If you apply for social security disability or SSI disability benefits, there is a fairly good chance you will be scheduled to go to a medical exam. Typically, this happens when an individual who applies for disability has not been seen by a doctor in recent weeks or months. Should you be concerned if you are notified by mail that you will have to go to a social security medical exam? Not http://www.ssdrc.com/blog/2008/04/social-security-medical-exam-purpose.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ssdrc)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3697687071543251181.post-3270716345523678110Sun, 20 Apr 2008 19:45:00 +00002008-04-20T12:48:16.645-07:00 Most applicants for Social Security Disability or SSI disability benefits will be in the position of having to request a disability hearing at some point. This is simply due to the fact that most claimants will be denied for disability benefits at the first step in the process (filing an application for benefits) and will also be denied at the second step in the process (filing a request for http://www.ssdrc.com/blog/2008/04/making-request-for-disability-hearing.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ssdrc)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3697687071543251181.post-5271572254654681010Tue, 15 Apr 2008 17:32:00 +00002008-04-15T10:32:46.961-07:00 Remember the Social Security Lockbox? It was the talk of the town about eight years ago, before Hurricane Katrina and the War on Terror. The purpose of the lockbox was to secure that there would be future funds for recipients of Social Security. During the 109th Congress, from January 3, 2005 until January 3, 2007, not a single member of Congress was signed onto lockbox legislation. http://www.ssdrc.com/blog/2008/04/what-happened-to-social-security.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ssdrc)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3697687071543251181.post-8690497637817225133Tue, 15 Apr 2008 17:30:00 +00002008-04-15T10:31:22.250-07:00 A new video conferencing system is being put in place for rural Montana veterans, giving them easier contact with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). This system, in tandem with VA staff and Valley Veterans Service Center (VVSC) volunteers, will make it much easier for these veterans to receive the benefits that they deserve. VVSC is a non-profit organization located in Hamilton, to http://www.ssdrc.com/blog/2008/04/new-video-conferencing-for-rural.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ssdrc)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3697687071543251181.post-6555665487700802566Mon, 14 Apr 2008 18:56:00 +00002008-04-14T12:04:16.541-07:00 Ever wondered about Social Security disability and how it works? Here are a few simple facts that can help you determine whether you might be eligible for Social Security disability. You can actually work and be considered disabled, but you will only be found disabled if your condition prevents you from being able to work and earn at least a certain minimum amount each month (this amount is http://www.ssdrc.com/blog/2008/04/social-security-disability-facts.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ssdrc)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3697687071543251181.post-2987262204540441075Sat, 12 Apr 2008 11:27:00 +00002008-04-12T04:28:42.080-07:00 Disability Associates, Inc, is a business and training program to help people become independent Social Security disability advocates. They have a comprehensive, informational website that focus on advocate training and personalized support. The website offers training packages, such as their fast track program, information about how to market your services as a disability advocate, as well http://www.ssdrc.com/blog/2008/04/disability-advocates.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ssdrc)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3697687071543251181.post-8262483293283955911Sat, 12 Apr 2008 11:24:00 +00002008-04-12T04:25:48.543-07:00 Minnesota Social Security Disability Center, also known as the Fields Disability Center, provides its website visitors with information about Social Security disability benefits in Minnesota. They help you learn how to apply, what to do when you’re denied and how to collect your benefits. Their website has easy-to-navigate sections on ‘Am I Eligible?’, ‘How to Apply’, ‘What if I am Denied?’,http://www.ssdrc.com/blog/2008/04/disability-benefits-lawyers-minnesota.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ssdrc)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3697687071543251181.post-409815318268265758Sat, 12 Apr 2008 10:05:00 +00002008-04-12T04:23:09.797-07:00 Potter, Cohen & Samulon, a law office located in Pasadena, CA, have been practicing since 1960 and have over 30 years of concentrated experience. Potter, Cohen & Samulon law offices serve the greater Los Angeles area and are skilled in the areas of Social Security disability law, family law, criminal defense and workers’ compensation. Their website offers the usual information about how to http://www.ssdrc.com/blog/2008/04/disability-lawyers-pasadena-california.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ssdrc)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3697687071543251181.post-6878109250668107690Wed, 09 Apr 2008 12:30:00 +00002008-04-09T05:32:54.378-07:00 SocialSecurityAdvice.com is a website that exists to provide information and advice to those who have been denied Social Security disability Benefits, including Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Widow's and Survivors Benefits by the SSA, and Disability Benefits (SSDI). The site is not endorsed by or affiliated with the U.S. Social Security Administration or any governmental entity. http://www.ssdrc.com/blog/2008/04/social-security-disability-benefits.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ssdrc)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3697687071543251181.post-6699987586111373233Wed, 09 Apr 2008 12:25:00 +00002008-04-09T05:28:51.497-07:00 The law offices of Neil H. Good, established in 1991, focus solely on Social Security Disability. The website, socialsecuritylawnevada.com, gives information about the six offices they have available – five in various parts of Illinois and one in Las Vegas, Nevada. On the website you can find an extensive FAQ section, an in-depth list of the types of disability cases they service, a http://www.ssdrc.com/blog/2008/04/social-security-disability-law-nevada.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ssdrc)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3697687071543251181.post-8020994897654579221Wed, 09 Apr 2008 12:23:00 +00002008-04-09T05:24:01.694-07:00 Haase & Haase is located in San Antonio, TX, and specializes in Social Security and SSI disability claims and appeals. Their website, http://www.haaseonline.com, is a very simple site with only three pages: the homepage, contact information page, and a lawyer bio page. The law office of Haase & Haase offers a free initial consultation, does not request attorney’s fees, court costs or http://www.ssdrc.com/blog/2008/04/social-security-disability-and-ssi.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ssdrc)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3697687071543251181.post-4620226595724676669Fri, 28 Mar 2008 15:01:00 +00002008-03-28T08:03:06.455-07:00 The law office of Gerard (Jerry) Lynch in Houston Texas is dedicated exclusively to handling Social Security Disability(SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) cases. His website is a wealth of information about Social Security issues. There are many articles, questions and answers, and even a Social Security Disability Info Center that addresses the ins-and-outs of obtaining SSDI http://www.ssdrc.com/blog/2008/03/disability-lawyer-houston-texas.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ssdrc)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3697687071543251181.post-1991515849694487217Fri, 28 Mar 2008 14:59:00 +00002008-03-28T07:59:38.116-07:00 The Personal Injury Team, found at http://www.rainerlaw.com, is a collaborative effort between the law firms of Rainer & O'Connor, LLP, and Robert K. Rainer, P.C., both located in Revere, Massachusetts. The collective website is dynamic and offers an easy-to-fill-out form on their homepage for sharing information about your case. The Personal Injury Team offers a wide variety of practice http://www.ssdrc.com/blog/2008/03/disability-lawyer-in-massachusetts.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ssdrc)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3697687071543251181.post-8242748924707679306Wed, 26 Mar 2008 19:46:00 +00002008-03-26T12:47:08.936-07:00 Lennon and Camak, Attorneys at Law, are located in Raleigh, NC. Their practice is limited to Worker’s Compensation, Social Security Disability, Wrongful Death and Personal Injury Law. Their website is a great resource for more information about their law practice and specializations. You can find information on their practice areas, along with FAQ’s about each area, as well as updated http://www.ssdrc.com/blog/2008/03/disability-representative-north.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ssdrc)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3697687071543251181.post-1850525841986596810Wed, 26 Mar 2008 19:41:00 +00002008-03-26T12:44:40.533-07:00 Disability Doc, a site for examining social security disability, was created by Keith R. Holden, M.D. for Social Security disability applicants, disability advocate groups, attorneys and other disability claim representatives. The site is an extremely rich resource for those involved in Social Security disability process. It offers information on Social Security disability programs, http://www.ssdrc.com/blog/2008/03/social-security-disability-doctor.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ssdrc)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3697687071543251181.post-3281957765893316938Sat, 22 Mar 2008 19:27:00 +00002008-03-22T12:29:04.141-07:00 To the claimant filing for disability, the process of receiving a decision no doubt seems unnecessarily long, especially when the waiting period is generally one of financial and emotional hardship. Indeed, the wait for processing social security disability (SSD) or SSI claims has always been months rather than weeks, and it is growing even longer due to the increase in disability http://www.ssdrc.com/blog/2008/03/why-do-social-security-disability.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ssdrc)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3697687071543251181.post-2602778172882765587Sat, 22 Mar 2008 19:25:00 +00002008-03-22T12:25:40.466-07:00 Jan Kodner, James Leeny and Steve Jackson are Jan Kodner and Associates, located in Chicago, IL. The firm practices exclusively in the field of Social Security disability law, with Jan Koder practicing since the early 1980’s. Their website offers information about Social Security disability, the disability claims process, disability appeals, and the many different types of disabilities they http://www.ssdrc.com/blog/2008/03/disability-representative-chicago.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ssdrc)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3697687071543251181.post-7422298842350731521Sat, 15 Mar 2008 18:31:00 +00002008-03-15T11:37:06.162-07:00 It is well known that the wait for disability benefits can be a long one. It takes on average three to four months after filing a claim to receive a decision from the state disability determination agency, and if your claim is denied upon initial review (the vast majority are) then the reconsideration appeal and, if necessary, disability hearing can take additional months, or even years (the http://www.ssdrc.com/blog/2008/03/social-security-disability-advice-for.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ssdrc)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3697687071543251181.post-5150872828129208935Sat, 15 Mar 2008 18:25:00 +00002008-03-15T11:28:41.045-07:00 If you have recently filed a claim for social security disability (SSD), it may take longer than you think to receive a decision in your case. While it is true the average time elapsed between the time you apply for disability and the time you receive a decision is about 90 days, many cases are not decided within this timeframe. It is not uncommon for it to take up to six months (or even http://www.ssdrc.com/blog/2008/03/disability-social-security-how-long-is.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ssdrc)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3697687071543251181.post-7915713238808664834Tue, 11 Mar 2008 19:44:00 +00002008-03-11T12:46:02.026-07:00 Cofman and Townsley, missouri disability lawyers, have been in business in the state of Missouri and the greater East St. Louis area of Illinois for more than 30 years. Composed of Stuart Cofman, Larry Townsley, David Nissenholtz and Sheldon Weisnstein, they have over 125 years of experience combined. Specializing in Missouri social security disability and Illinois Social Security Disability http://www.ssdrc.com/blog/2008/03/missouri-disability-lawyers.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ssdrc)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3697687071543251181.post-4317786454180826911Tue, 11 Mar 2008 19:41:00 +00002008-03-11T12:43:42.985-07:00Here are some examples of how the topic of social security disability and the phenomenon of social media may intersect. In the first example, My Social Security Disability Blog, we see a use of the site, My Blog Log, which is a fairly innovative site, the purpose of which seems to be to provide interconnectedness among bloggers. In the second example, we see a site listed on technorati, http:/http://www.ssdrc.com/blog/2008/03/social-security-disability-information.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ssdrc)