How others can support your claim: Acceptable Medical Sources
The Social Security Administration uses medical evidence to determine what your impairments are as well as how they impact your ability to work. In order for Social Security to consider a particular impairment severe, it must be diagnosed by an acceptable medical source. SSA Medical Sources Before March 2017 The definition of who qualifies as […]
Tips to Making Your Claim Go Faster
Want your SSDI claim faster? Is it just taking too long? Watch this video for 5 steps you can take now to understand and speed up the process. For more information about speeding up your claim, check out these helpful blog posts.
7 Things You Can Do to Get a Faster Turnaround On a Social Security Claim
The squeaky wheel gets the grease, so goes the saying. This applies to the process of getting your claim to move quickly through Social Security. With that in mind, here are 7 things that you can do to encourage speedier processing and a positive outcome for your Social Security Disability or Supplemental Security Income claim: […]
Substance Abuse
Unfortunately, many people with disabilities will find themselves struggling with substance abuse issues. One key to getting back on the road to recovery is to arm yourself with plenty of up-to-date and actionable information. With so many details to check into and keep track of regarding substance abuse and disabled people, it’s natural to feel […]
Make Your Social Security Claim Get Processed Faster
Did you know that an American worker (at the age of 20) has a 25% chance of getting a disability before becoming eligible for full retirement? This statistic is from the Social Security Administration’s report on Disability Benefits and it serves to remind us how important it is to get your benefits as soon as […]
Wait Times for US Hearing Offices
The Social Security Administration recently published information giving the average processing time at each of its hearing offices. The numbers represent the time from the day the hearing is requested until a decision is issued. The longest waits are in San Juan, Puerto Rico (864 days), Chicago (820 days) and New York (772 days). The […]
Walk with us – MAY IS MENTAL HEALTH MONTH
Walk with us to kick off MENTAL HEALTH MONTH Saturday, April 28, 2018 Liberty Park 600 E 900 South, Salt Lake City, Utah Northeast Corner of Park (same as last year) Check-in: 8:30 am Walk Starts: 10:00 am Join us as we walk to support individuals with mental illness and their families. Help […]
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