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Advocating for the Disabled Community on the National Stage

May 9, 2019 by Disability Specialists

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Advocating for the Disabled Community on the National Stage; current initiatives by the National Association for Disability Representatives (NADR) In April, I spent time in San Antonio, Texas with a couple of hundred other NADR members whom I consider family. We spent three days collaborating and tackling several areas of concern regarding…

My Hearing Is Scheduled: What Questions Will I Be Asked? What Should I Say?

October 2, 2018October 19, 2018 by Disability Specialists

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You are placed under oath at the beginning of your hearing. Therefore the most important advice regarding testimony is, to-be honest. If your testimony is not consistent with the medical record, it will be given very little or no weight in the determination. You don’t want to exaggerate or fabricate,…

Why would I choose a Disability Representative over a lawyer?

March 12, 2018March 12, 2018 by Disability Specialists

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We, at Disability Specialists, strive to deliver the best customer service possible. When you call our office, you will reach a live person. Every effort is made to answer your question without putting you through to voicemail. Disability Specialists can help you with your claim at every step of the…

The Representative Payee

February 23, 2015 by Disability Specialists

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More than 7 million people who receive monthly Social Security Disability Insurance or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits need help managing their money. Many who collect Social Security Administration (SSA) disability benefits are mentally ill, addicted to alcohol or drugs, or have reached a point in their illness where they…

Self-Employment and Earnings

February 13, 2015 by Disability Specialists

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Can you be self-employed while applying for disability? Yes, but to be found disabled, you must be unable to perform substantial gainful activity (SGA) due to a medically determinable impairment that has lasted or is expected to last for at least 12 months or longer, or result in death. For…

Conviction of a Crime and SSA Disability Benefits

December 12, 2014 by Disability Specialists

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A history of conviction for a felony, most likely, will not affect your ability to apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. There are exceptions, however. You are not eligible for SSDI benefits if your disability arose or was worsened while committing a felony,…

Employment and Earnings

December 9, 2014 by Disability Specialists

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Can you work while you are applying for disability? Yes, you can work while applying for Social Security disability; however, there are some limits to how much you can earn. In order to be found disabled, you must be unable to perform substantial gainful activity due to a medically determinable…

Overpayments in SSA Disability Claims

December 4, 2014December 4, 2014 by Disability Specialists

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An overpayment happens when the Social Security Administration (SSA) determines that you have been paid more than you should have. This can occur for a number of reasons. Examples include: Working and earning more than the SSA allows; Continuing to receive a benefit after the SSA has determined you are no…

How Unemployment Compensation Affects your Disability Claim

November 21, 2014November 21, 2014 by Disability Specialists

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Who is eligible for unemployment compensation? Eligibility for Unemployment Insurance requires that you be unemployed, or working hours that have been substantially reduced, through no fault of your own. To continue receiving unemployment benefits, you must prove you are actively looking for suitable employment (employment with duties within your limitations and…

Does Worker’s Compensation affect disability benefits under the Social Security Administration?

November 15, 2014 by Disability Specialists

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If you are unable to work as the result of an accident on the job or a work-related condition, can you collect both Social Security disability benefits AND Workman’s Compensation? The short answer is yes. However, if you are awarded benefits under both programs, then the Social Security Administration (SSA)…

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