When it comes to shoring up the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) trust fund, one thing is certain: Time is running out.
Source: Social Security disability reform: An issue that can’t wait | TheHill
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This is issue will not go away. Congress will be fighting over the best way to deal with Social Security Disability during the next couple of years. Fear and politics will drive this in Congress. Everyone seeking disability or on disability should keep an eye on this.
It is getting very difficult to win a Social Security Disability case.
There is much pressure on the Administrative Law Judges to deny more cases because the Federal Government has financial problems and Congress is screaming that it is too easy for people to get disability payments when they should be working for their money.
Social Security looks at every answer you give on your application, work history form, and activities of daily living form, and your medical records.
So you need to make sure that you are providing the proper responses from the start or you run the risk of losing your case.
It makes no sense to go into a disability case without help.
Social Security has tons of lawyers and experienced personnel who will deal with you and review your file.
It also does not cost you anything upfront to get a lawyer.
Fees are only due if you win. This means that you get disability benefits for the rest of your life and only have to pay 25 percent of the back benefits owed to you with a cap of $6,000. You keep the remaining 75% of back benefits and there is no fee on the monthly benefits you receive for the remainder of your life time.
An experienced Social Security Disability lawyer will make a big difference in your case.
Feel free to contact Illinois Social Security Disability Lawyer Dirk May at 309-827-4371.
Source: Social Security News: Randall Frye Admits ALJs Feel Pressure To Deny Claims
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Head of the ALJ Union admits that Judges feel pressure to deny benefits to claimants. Not a comforting thought when you are applying for disability.
When you file for Social Security Disability they will send you forms in the mail with lots of questions about your past work and daily activities.
Do not ignore these forms.
If you fail to answer the questions, then Social Security will deny your claim.
Social Security reviews the answers to decide whether you can work and what type of jobs you can perform.
This is why it is important to answer the questions correctly.
You should fax the forms back to Social Security.
This will insure that the forms are not lost and that they get to them quickly.
You want to make sure that your daily activities reflect your limitations and problems. Often people are able to do some chores around the house, but need to take frequent breaks or ask for help from friends or relatives. This must be explained to Social Security.
Past work is important because if Social Security believes it can be performed, then you are not disabled according to its rules.
You will need expert guidance to get through the questions properly and understand why they are being asked.
Make sure that you get an experienced Social Security Lawyer to help you. It does not cost you anything unless you win and receive back benefits. Of course receiving lifetime benefits are worth the assistance of an expert attorney to help you win.
Questions about your Social Security Disability case? Feel free to contact Illinois Social Security Attorney Dirk May at 309-827-4371.
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Nothing really changes in Springfield and politics. The little people, the ones without power lose.