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By Diane Bross
In Social Security Disability
Posted August 3, 2022

Debunking Three Common Misconceptions about Social Security Disability

There’s a lot of incorrect information circulating about Social Security Disability. This is understandable because navigating the process of filing a Social Security Disability claim can be [...]

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By Diane Bross
In Social Security Disability
Posted October 29, 2020

What To Do Before Applying For Social Security Disability Benefits

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 [...]

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By Diane Bross
In Social Security Disability
Posted September 30, 2020

Can I Receive Both Unemployment and Social Security Disability Benefits?

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 [...]

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By Diane Bross
In Social Security Disability
Posted September 16, 2020

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, [...]

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By Diane Bross
In Social Security Disability
Posted September 10, 2020

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 if you win and both will follow the same regulated fee structure which is 25 percent [...]

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By Diane Bross
In Social Security Disability
Posted September 4, 2020

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 [...]

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By Diane Bross
In Social Security Disability
Posted August 28, 2020

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 [...]

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By Diane Bross
In Social Security Disability
Posted July 30, 2020

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 [...]

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By Diane Bross
In Social Security Disability
Posted January 19, 2019

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 [...]

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By admin
In Social Security Disability
Posted June 14, 2016

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 [...]

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By admin
In Social Security Disability
Posted December 23, 2014

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 [...]

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By admin
In Social Security Disability
Posted March 10, 2014

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 [...]

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By admin
In Social Security Disability
Posted December 23, 2013

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 [...]

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By admin
In Social Security Disability
Posted November 20, 2012

What Impact Will the Legalization of Recreational Marijuana in Colorado Have on My Disability Claim?

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 [...]

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By admin
In Social Security Disability
Posted October 19, 2012

Should I Hire a Local Attorney Over a National Firm?

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 [...]

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By admin
In Social Security Disability
Posted September 26, 2012

Unveil the ALJ

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 [...]

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By admin
In Social Security Disability
Posted August 22, 2012

Medicare Whiteboard

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By admin
In Social Security Disability
Posted August 22, 2012

Disability Benefits in the News

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, [...]

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By admin
In Social Security Disability
Posted August 15, 2012

Expedited Social Security Disability Applications for Wounded Warriors

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 [...]

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By admin
In Social Security Disability
Posted August 10, 2012

52 New Conditions on the Compassionate Allowance List

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 [...]

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By admin
In Social Security Disability
Posted August 10, 2012

Medical Treatment in Colorado Springs

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 [...]

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By admin
In Social Security Disability
Posted August 10, 2012

Invisible Disabilities

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 [...]

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