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Category Archives: FAQs – Social Security
Q. Why does it take so long to get my SS disability application approved?
A. Huge numbers of applications, changes in the disability program, a lack of adequate resources have combined to slow down the appeals process. Most applications are rejected twice before getting…
Q. Am I eligible for SS disability if my ailment is not permanent?
A. Yes. SS law requires only that the disabling condition (1) result in death OR (2) exist for a period of twelve (12) months or more. No part of SS…
Q. Do I have any chance of winning a SS disability case when I am a young person?
A. Yes. While age is an extremely important consideration in deciding disability cases, the SS office will also look at education, job experience, and vocational possibilities in a national job…
Q. Can I be disabled under SS guidelines if the only problems I have are psychological in nature?
A. Yes. SS law requires a consideration of mental as well as physical factors in deciding disability. The key to establishing disability is the proof that the disability condition continue…
Q. What type of physical ailments are considered disabling under SS law?
A. SS law reviews the overall impact of your cumulative ailments in deciding whether you are disabled or not. A review of your age, education, past work experience, and vocational…
Q. How much will I receive in SS disability every month?
A. The amount of monthly SS checks will depend on what type of program you are entitled to. If you are a SSI program recipient, the amount will be based…
Q. What if my disability is caused by drugs and/or alcohol?
A. Congress has passed legislation that severely limits the receipt of Social Security (SS) benefits if your substance abuse problems contribute to your disability. While the current law is very…
Q. Why won’t Social Security pay for my disability without an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) Hearing?
A. A very small number of applicants are awarded benefits in North Carolina before the ALJ hearing. Social Security (SS) decisions and opinions prior to the ALJ hearing are generally…
Q. When can I expect a Social Security Hearing?
A. There are a large number of Social Security Appeals and it is often many months before each level of an appeal is decided. You are generally given four to…
Q. Can I draw Workers’ Compensation weekly checks and Social Security checks at the same time?
A. Yes, but your Social Security check will be reduced or offset by the amount of your Workers’ Compensation check. Social Security law mandates an offset of disability checks when…
Q. What happens if I try to work when I am receiving Social Security benefits?
A. Social Security law requires that you report any income or benefits while you are receiving checks. You cannot work and be disabled at the same time. However, Social Security…
Q. Should I apply for Social Security when I am receiving Workers’ Compensation benefits?
A. Generally, yes. Social Security law requires that you be disabled for a period of twelve (12) months or more. You become eligible for Workers’ Compensation weekly checks when you…
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