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The social security disability channel features social security disability attorneys that advocate for disabled individuals that have various types of disabilities such as physical disabilities, hearing and vision impairments, mental health conditions and intellectual disabilities.
The disability lawyers you will find on Law TV are well versed in disability case law and often recognized as among the best disability lawyers in the state. They are experienced and committed to helping disabled people. Some of the topics you will find discussed include age determining factors in a disability claim, can I work while waiting for disability benefits, children’s disability claims, consultative exams, cost to hire a social security disability lawyer, cost of living increases for the disability community, disabled widow’s benefits, compassionate allowances, how to file a disability claim, how to prepare for a social security disability hearing, social security disability and earned income credits, the difference between SSD and SSI and the importance of filing early for social security disability benefits.
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[[[4]]]I recommend that you get a representative for your hearing days. So many people come into us that have never had a representative before, and it is right before their hearing. And sometimes we may not have time to adequately prepare your file and give you the best representation that you need when you come in just days before your hearing.
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[[[7]]]One question that I frequently get asked is: Have I worked long enough to qualify for Social Security Disability? And there is a general rule of thumb. The general rule of thumb is that a person must have worked five out of the last 10 years in order to qualify for Social Security Disability.
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[[[10]]]Our government has a Social Security Disability program designed to assist individuals who are unable to work due to physical or mental limitations. However, the application process for SSD is complicated and a majority of applications are initially denied. This is where an experienced SSD lawyer can come in handy.
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[[[11]]]And sometimes it comes down to the day you're in front of the judge. And this can really lead to your credibility, and you can completely lose all benefits for those years that you filed this return. In some cases you can lose your case completely because of the tax refund and because of this earned income credit and self-employment that you filed.
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[[[12]]]Nancy: Today on North Carolina Law TV, David Daggett, Injury and Disability Lawyer from Daggett Shuler Law out of Winston, Salem talks to us about social security disability. David: A worker has paid into that system and if they’re disabled that’s their insurance benefit if they become disabled. It’s not welfare. It’s something paid into […]
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[[[13]]]If you have a severe mental disability, day to day life can often be frustrating and overwhelming. Everyday tasks that others take for granted such as getting out of bed or interacting with people at the store can be too much to handle. Often times you might not be able to support yourself financially. Luckily our government has a Social Security Disability program designed to assist individuals who are unable to work due to physical or mental limitations.
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[[[16]]]You can't have worked and made $14,000, but also tell the judge that you can't work. And so we see it with our claimants. One, it's tax fraud. Please don't commit tax fraud. And two, it really, really can just kill any chance you have of getting approved for your social security disability benefits.
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[[[18]]]The main reason for filing for social security disability benefits early is because getting a hearing can take up to two years from start to finish. So, it's very important to apply as soon as you feel that you are unable to continue working. There is rarely any kind of benefit to waiting.
