May 15, 2009
What should a disability claimant expect when going to a Social Security disability hearing? Indianapolis Social Security Disability Attorney Scott D. Lewis often tells his client’s, “Do not expect it to be something you have seen on a television show.” Outlined below is a brief example of what Scott Lewis experiences when he is representing […]
Read MoreMay 12, 2009
Indiana Social Security Administrative Law Judges are not alone when it comes to looking at a claimant’s limitations because of their disability. Your impairment or disability, and any related symptoms, may cause physical and mental limitations that affect what you can do in a work setting. These limitations are called Residual Functional Capacity (RFC). An […]
Read MoreMay 7, 2009
Many people wonder if they can be found disabled because of side effects to their prescribed medications. Some people have even given up on their Social Security cases because they thought that they could not be found disabled based solely on side effects to medications. If you doubt that you can be found disabled because […]
Read MoreApril 23, 2009
Are you discouraged with the waiting period for your Social Security disability claim? You are not alone. Thousands of Americans filing a claim for Social Security disability benefits are facing an extensive waiting period. This poses quite a dilemma because, assuming, anyone filing for benefits is disabled and financially in need. The average waiting period for a hearing […]
Read MoreApril 22, 2009
Are you currently employed but are considering filing for Social Security Disability Benefits because you are disabled? Are you wondering if you make too much money at your job in order to qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) programs? The Social Security Administration (SSA) has a multi-step questioning process […]
Read MoreApril 15, 2009
The Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program pays benefits to qualifying disabled people or to their family members of those that have a qualifying work history and have paid Social Security taxes. The Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program pays benefits to disabled adults and children that have limited resources and income. SSI benefits are also […]
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