The simple reality is that the overwhelming majority of people who receive Social Security disability benefits rely on their monthly checks to help cover their most basic living expenses. As such, any delay or denial of benefits can prove to be utterly devastating. What can make this situation all the more devastating, however, is when […]
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Man wrongfully denied SSD benefits after being labeled an inmate
Posted on February 7th, 2014 by Jeff Rabin
25 conditions added to Compassionate Allowances program
Posted on January 31st, 2014 by Jeff Rabin
Those who are relatively unfamiliar with the many processes and procedures surrounding the securing of Social Security disability benefits may be entirely unaware of the existence of the incredibly valuable Compassionate Allowances program. CAL was established by the Social Security Administration in recognition of the fact that some people are suffering from medical conditions so […]
The importance of keeping an open mind about SSD benefits
Posted on January 17th, 2014 by Jeff Rabin
Over the last few weeks, the topic of Social Security disability benefits has been making headlines all over the nation. First, as we recently reported on our blog, news outlets were in a frenzy last week after hundreds of retired emergency responders in New York City were charged with fraudulently collecting disability benefits. Second, political […]
NYC officials uncover major disability fraud
Posted on January 10th, 2014 by Jeff Rabin
It’s not often that the topic of Social Security disability benefits makes headlines across the nation, but this is exactly what happened earlier this week after news outlets began reporting on a rather unfortunate scenario playing out in New York City involving the alleged abuse of the disability system by retired emergency responders. On Monday, […]
SSDI appeals: perseverance is a virtue
Posted on December 26th, 2013 by Jeff Rabin
Perseverance is a virtue that parents work hard to teach their children. After all, having a mindset of not giving up after an initial defeat in pursuit of a worthy goal is an important like skill. And it is certainly important to have this mindset in the application process for Social Security disability insurance (SSDI) […]
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