Social Security Disability Blog

The decision to apply for social security disability (SSD) benefits should not be made lightly. The disability process can be difficult and lengthy, but the following tips can make the overall [...]

In Colorado, a disability recipient can receive both state unemployment benefits and social security disability insurance benefits (DIB) without an offset. Colorado unemployment benefits can [...]

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, [...]

You have the choice of hiring a social security attorney or a non-attorney advocate. Both will only charge you if you win and both will follow the same regulated fee structure which is 25 percent [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

The legalization of marijuana in Colorado will have little, if any, impact on the disposition of a Social Security Disability claim. First, marijuana continues to be an illegal substance under [...]

Yes! There are two great reasons to hire a local Social Security Disability attorney. First, local disability attorneys know area Judges and staff. National firms have several “hubs” across the [...]

In an attempt to prevent forum shopping, the Social Security Administration (SSA) has decided to keep the identity of the ALJ a secret until the day of the hearing. In Colorado Springs, we are [...]

Lately, Social Security Disability has been under attack in the media. Social Security Disability has been portrayed as a waste of government spending. Many myths have been propagated, such as, [...]

Usually, a claimant waits three to six months or longer for an initial disability decision through the Social Security Administration. A person who became disabled while on active military [...]

Tomorrow, August 11, 2012, 52 new conditions will be added to the Compassionate Allowance List for a total of 165 conditions. A person with a condition on the Compassionate Allowance List will [...]

Judges rely heavily on the opinions of your doctor. Good medical care is important to your claim, but can be difficult to obtain and afford in Colorado Springs and Pueblo. A good starting point [...]

Many people who are disabled may seem healthy to a casual observer, leaving claimants to wonder, “Will a Judge decide that I’m not disabled because I look “normal?” It may be that a [...]