What’s Age Got To Do With It?
A lot. A social security disability decision maker will use age as a starting point because a person’s age determines the applicable and relevant regulations. In general, the older a person is, [...]
Should I Hire a Social Security Attorney or a Non-Attorney Social Security Advocate?
You have the choice of hiring a social security attorney or a non-attorney advocate. Both will only charge you only if you win and both will follow the same regulated fee structure which is 25 [...]
What Does A Social Security Attorney Do?
A social security attorney can help you determine whether you have a viable disability claim before you even file your application. No one wants to waste years applying for disability benefits [...]
The 10 Most Common Questions Asked in a Social Security Disability Hearing
Every Administrative Law Judge in a social security disability hearing will have a different way of conducting his or her hearing. The questions listed below offer a glimpse into a typical [...]
What to Expect at a Disability Hearing During COVID-19
The Social Security Administration is currently allowing claimants to decide whether they will accept an in-person hearing at an unknown future time or opt for a scheduled telephonic hearing [...]
Request for Reconsideration Required
As of January 2019, Colorado disability claimants are now required to file a request for reconsideration after an initial level disability denial. Essentially, an additional appeal is now [...]
Long Wait Times for a Hearing
A claimant waits approximately 8 to 10 months after submitting an application for a disability determination. If denied, a claimant in Colorado Springs or Pueblo, Colorado can expect to wait [...]
Top 18 Reasons the Appeals Council Remands
From http://oig.ssa.gov/sites/default/files/audit/full/pdf/A-12-13-13084.pdf Appendix D– TOP 18 CITED REASONS FOR REMAND ON APPEALS COUNCIL REQUEST FOR REVIEW 1. Residual Functional [...]
Will Expanded Medicaid Have An Impact On Disability Applications?
Many Coloradans previously unable to afford medical care can now receive Colorado Medicaid. From the perspective a Social Security Disability attorney, this is wonderful! Disability benefit [...]
Impairment Related Work Expenses (IRWEs)
Under Social Security Administration regulations, a person can work while they apply for or have disability benefits as long as the work activity does not excede a certain dollar amount known as [...]
