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The Social Security "Disability Report-Adult" Form The Social Security "Disability Report-Adult" form asks a lot of information about what conditions disable you, work history, and medical care. -
The Social Security Function Report-Adult Form The Social Security "Function Report-Adult" form asks a lot of questions about why you feel you are disabled, daily activities, and limitations. -
Filling Out Social Security Forms: Some Tips When you apply for Social Security Disability, you are going to be filling out some forms. Here are some tips on how to approach the many forms. -
Some Tips on the Social Security Consultative Examination When you apply for Social Security Disability, you may be asked to attend a "consultative examination." This article provides tips on how to handle the examination. -
How to Maximize Your Social Security Disability Benefit With careful planning, you can maximize your Social Security Disability benefit, especially if you are receiving SSI benefits. -
How Long Social Security Disability Claims Take Some people can wait months, even years to finally get Social Security Disability. Read this article to get some ideas on how long it takes, and what you can do. -
What to Expect After Your Social Security Disability Application After applying for Social Security Disability, you will be asked even more questions, some of them more than once. Read this article to get ready -
Thinking About Social Security Disability? Read This Article Applying for Social Security Disability is a big decision, and this article gives you some things to think about if you are thinking about indisability benefits -
How to Get Ready to Apply for Social Security Disability Attention Social Security Disability Applicants: Read this important article o increase your chances of getting Social Security Disability approved early. -
Social Security and the Appeals Council Social Security Disability claimant's can appeal a denied claim several times. After a denial at hearing, the next appeal is to the Appeals Council. -
Social Security Remand Hearings: A Primer Social Security Disability claims can be appealed several times, and if successful, often results in a "remand" haring. Learn what happens at these hearings. -
Provider Guide for Social Security Mental Impairments This article provides mental health providers insight into how Social Security evaluates disability claims arising from a mental impairment. -
A Look at The Listings: Shoulder, Hip and Hand Conditions Social Security publishes Impairment Listings for different disabling conditions. This article explores the listing for shoulder, arm, hand, hip and leg problems. -
Social Security Disability: Orthopedic and Muscular Disorders Social Security has set out "impairment listings" that explain what you must prove in order to "meet a listing.This article covers Orthopedic conditoins. -
Choosing the Right Social Security Attorney You have a lot of choices in picking your Social Security Disability lawyer. Here are some tips on hiring the right Social Security lawyer for your claim. -
How Social Security Claimant's Can Afford An Attorney Social Security Claimants are unable to work, and the idea of hiring an attorney can cause anxiety and worry. Fee agreements give access to an attorney. -
A Summary of How Social Security Reviews Mental Impairment Claims Mental Illness is real, and an every day fact for many Americans. Learn how the Social Security assesses mental impairments, and how you can prove the claim. -
Reopening Prior Social Security Claims: Difficult, But Not Impossible Many people file Social Security Disability Insurance claims, and for various reasons, choose not to appeal the denial. These claims can be re-opened. -
How Your Age Affects Your Social Security Disability Claim Your age can play a major role in determining whether you qualify for Social Security Disability benefits. Learn why it is helpful for applicants to be "older." -
Whether to Apply for Social Security Disability Benefits: Considerations Many people are unsure about whether they should apply for Social Security Disability. Here are some items to consider in deciding whether to go forward.