Key Tips for Success When Appearing Before an Administrative Law Judge If you’re pursuing Social Security disability benefits and your initial application was denied, you’ll likely face an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) hearing. This is a crucial stage in the appeals process where a legal professional will review your case. ALJ Hearing Tips To increase […]
The Main Reasons for Denied Disability Claims
Applying for Social Security disability benefits – either Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) – can be complex and daunting. While these programs are designed to provide much-needed financial support to those unable to work due to a disability, many initial applications are denied each year. In fact, approximately 65% of […]
What to Do When You Are Denied Social Security Disability
How to Appeal A Social Security Disability Decision You have suffered a disability that you genuinely believe prevents you from working. Consequently, you have carefully submitted a claim to the Social Security Administration (SSA) for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), and your claim has been denied. If this has happened to you and your initial […]
Suspension of Social Security Disability Benefits
Why Would Social Security Disability Benefits Be Suspended? If you’re receiving either Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and your benefits have been suspended, you’re no doubt asking, “Why? What has happened to cause me to lose my benefits?” A loss of benefits can, of course, put you in a very […]
How Long Does an SSDI Application Take?
Answers to Your Questions from Leventhal, Sutton & Gornstein To come right to the point and answer that question, according to the Social Security Administration (SSA), it will take about 5-7 months for you to know if your application for Social Security Disability Insurance has been granted or rejected. Beyond that basic reality, we urge […]