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2008 Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Recipients Statistics by State & County

June 11, 2009

In May 2009, the Social Security Administration (SSA) released the 2008 statistics on Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients by state and county.  Indianapolis area residents may be interested in knowing how their county rates compared to surrounding counties when it comes to the distribution of SSI funds. The complete list can be found on the SSA’s website.   Below is a […]

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Social Security Disability Benefits and Social Security Retirement Benefits

June 5, 2009

Many Indiana Social Security Disability Benefit recipients wonder when their disability benefits will change to Social Security retirement benefits. Retirement benefits and disability benefits are both Social Security benefits. Social Security benefits are paid out of two trust funds: the Old Age and Survivors Insurance (OASI) trust fund and the Disability Insurance (DI) trust fund. […]

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Obtaining Social Security Disabiltiy Benefits with Good Medical Records

June 4, 2009

Most people are not familiar with the Social Security disability claims process. When you apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits, the success of your claim often depends on providing good supporting medical records. It is important to know what medical documentation that the Social Security Administration (SSA) needs. […]

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How does the Social Security Administration Determine if you are Disabled?

June 3, 2009

Indiana residents may wonder how the Social Security Administration (SSA) determines if they are disabled. In order to receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits, the SSA must find you disabled. There are many factors that go into answering this question. Outlined below is the five-step process that the SSA […]

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Selecting a Social Security Disability Lawyer that is Right for You!

May 21, 2009

Much like Indianapolis Social Security Disability Attorney Scott D. Lewis, many attorneys advertise their services on television, on the internet, or simply in the yellow pages.  However, finding the “right” representative to handle your Social Security Disability claim is a different matter.  You may ask yourself what qualities you should look for when selecting an attorney […]

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Social Security Disability Clients

May 18, 2009

Often, Indiana Social Security Disability Claimants wonder how they can effectively work with their attorney in order to help their case.  In my experience as an Indianapolis Social Security Disability Attorney, I have found just a few things that my clients can do to enhance the chances of winning their Social Security claim and also help maintain […]

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