Disability Claims Helpful Resources

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The National Association of Disability Representatives (NADR) launched a public awareness campaign. The information and links listed below are common questions the general public often wants to know. NADR has asked its’s members to please share this information with our social media:

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Can you actually work while collecting SSDI?

http://www.bankrate.com/finance/insurance/working-while-on-disability.aspx

http://www.bankrate.com/…/…/working-while-on-disability.

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Is Social Security going away? What do you think?

https://nadr.site-ym.com/news/372021/Is-Social-Security-Going-Away.htm

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You’ve Earned your SSDI Through your Tax Dollars. How is Social Security Disability paid for? This blog post talks about how the SSDI, SSA, and SSI benefits are funded.

http://www.nadr.org/news/370147/Youve-Earned-your-SSDI-Through-your-Tax-Dollars.htm

http://myphiladelphiadisabilitylawyer.com/where-does-all-t…/

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Wait Time for a Hearing with Social Security is at an All-time High 583 days. That’s how long the average wait time is to receive a hearing about Social Security disability benefits before an administrative law judge. Fourteen offices reported wait times exceeding 700 days.

https://nadr.site-ym.com/…/Wait-Time-for-a-Hearing-with-

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The Underfunded Social Security Administration Struggles to Keep Up with the Increased Demand Adjusting for inflation, the SSA budget has declined 12% since 2010 while applicants have increased 10%. Sixty-four field offices have been closed, and the wait for a hearing has increased to 545 days.

https://nadr.site-ym.com/…/

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What to do if you suddenly become disabled… See the 5 essential steps:

http://www.nadr.org/news/368372/What-Happens-If-You-Suddenly-Become-Disabled.htm

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Below is a list of resources and information intended to be helpful related to Social Security Disability, SSI Disability, Veterans Disability, Short and Long Term Disability and Patient Advocacy assistance:

Articles by our team of experts to help you better understand the disability process
Recent Changes in Rules and Regulations relating to disability claims
Helpful links

Social Security and SSI Disability

Do -It-Yourself Disability? Not a Good Idea Article by Dave Chermol, Esq., Philadelphia, PA

The Importance of a Fully Developed Medical Record in SSDI Cases  Article by, Cliff Farrell, Esq., Columbus, Ohio

“Your Client Doesn’t “Need” SSDI? Really”?  Article by Caryn E. Montague, RHU, LUTCF, CSA

I Don’t Go to the Doctor, Can I qualify for Disability? Article by Dave Chermol, Esq., Philadelphia, PA

The biggest preventable threat to our nation…Prediabetes , Article from “My Diabetes Review”

SSA’s Revised Criteria for Evaluating Mental Disorders

What is Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA)?

Substantial Gainful Activity for the Blind

SSA’s 2017 SSDI and SSI Rates and Limits

What is a Trial Work Period?

SSA Fraud Advisory: Inspector General Warns Public About SSA Employee Impersonation Scheme

SSA’s Compassionate Allowance List, Get your claim expedited if your condition is on this list and you can prove you meet the criteria

SSA’s News Updates: For all the Latest SSA News and Updates Go Here

Retirement Benefits Estimate or apply for your retirement benefits

Veterans Disability

Veteran Flag Liberty Freedom

Virtual Lifetime Electronic Record (VLER)  (Veterans-Connect your health records to your doctors)

Veterans Administration (VA)

VA Accredited Representatives

Cliff Farrell, Esq. Veterans Disability Advocate

Timothy Klob, Esq. LTC Command Judge and Disability Advocate

Jeremy Borderlon, Esq. Veterans Social Security and Disability Advocate

Veterans Advocates: Why professional advocacy is better than VSO representation

Homeless Veterans Resources

No Veteran Left Behind Vet to Vet Assistance

Veterans Employment Toolkit

Health Programs for Veterans– Manage medical priorities, online prescription re-fills, links to other federal and VA benefits

Beware Scams Targeting Veterans Unfortunately there are a lot of dishonest people out there preying on our military and the sympathy’s of those that support our military. Click “Beware Scams Targeting Veterans” for more information about common fraud attempts targeting our veterans. Also, know that the VA, like the IRS, SSA and Medicare use the U.S. Mail for all official correspondence.