If you have been denied Social Security disability, you may wonder what options you have and what appeal options may be available. It is important for disabled individuals applying for SSD benefits to keep in mind that the majority of applications for Social Security...
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Options when a Social Security disability claim is denied
On Behalf of Philip Fulton | Jul 1, 2016 | Social Security Hearings And Appeals
Social Security disability benefits are important for many disabled Americans struggling with an inability to work and, at times, struggling to survive. There are nearly 9 million Americans who currently rely on Social Security disability (SSD) benefits. When a...
How a hearing can help obtain SSD benefits
On Behalf of Philip Fulton | May 31, 2016 | Social Security Hearings And Appeals
One of the most important steps in obtaining Social Security Disability benefits is the hearing before an administrative law judge. A claimant can request such a hearing if the original application was turned down and the denial was affirmed after the SSA...
Appealing a denial of an application for SSA disability benefits
On Behalf of Philip Fulton | Mar 31, 2016 | Social Security Hearings And Appeals
Many Ohioans know that receiving a letter from the Social Security Administration can be a stressful moment, especially if one is waiting for a decision on an application for disability benefits. If the envelope contains a letter stating that the application has been...
What if one can’t afford to go to an SSDI hearing?
On Behalf of Philip Fulton | Mar 3, 2016 | Social Security Hearings And Appeals
We have previously discussed many facets of the hearing and appeals process for Social Security Disability Insurance or Supplemental Security Income As you may remember, if your application is denied by a case worker at the Social Security Administration, and a...
National SSDI hearing processing times continue to lengthen
On Behalf of Philip Fulton | Jan 29, 2016 | Social Security Hearings And Appeals
We have previously discussed several aspects of the hearings and appeals process for people who have been denied benefits for Social Security Disability Insurance or Supplemental Security Income. As a reminder, these hearings happen only after the Social Security...
Who gets served on behalf of SSA in a lawsuit about benefits?
On Behalf of Philip Fulton | Dec 22, 2015 | Social Security Hearings And Appeals
This blog has previously discussed the various way in which people who have been denied Social Security Disability Insurance or Supplemental Security Income benefits by the Social Security Administration can go about getting that decision reviewed. To refresh, first...
What if an ALJ has treated one unfairly at an SSDI hearing?
On Behalf of Philip Fulton | Nov 12, 2015 | Social Security Hearings And Appeals
We have previously touched on the process of reconsideration and appeal that an applicant for Social Security Disability Insurance or Supplemental Security Income benefits can go through if the Social Security Administration denies his or her application. We have also...
Don’t be caught unprepared at an Ohio SSDI hearing
On Behalf of Philip Fulton | Oct 7, 2015 | Social Security Hearings And Appeals
As previous posts have mentioned, many, if not most applications for Social Security Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income benefits are rejected by the Social Security Administration or its state arm, Disability Determination Services. Previous posts...
What does a ‘vocational expert’ do at an SSDI hearing?
On Behalf of Philip Fulton | Sep 4, 2015 | Social Security Hearings And Appeals
Previously, this blog touched on the basic process that you could expect if your claim for Social Security Disability Insurance or SSDI or Supplemental Security Income or SSI benefits is denied, and you decide to appeal. You may recall that the third step of the...
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