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Reporting Multiple Disability Conditions on a Social Security Claim
How to Approach Social Security with Multiple Disability Conditions Are you applying for social security with multiple conditions, but aren’t

Can You be Denied Disability Benefits if You Refuse Surgery?
The Short Answer Yes. The Long Answer There are a lot of exceptions to this rule, but if a doctor
Top 3 Social Security Disability Rules | A Disability Advocate’s Rulebook
Are you thinking about applying for Social Security Disability or have you faced a denial in the past? You’re in the perfect spot! Taking the step to apply...
Read MoreWill My SSDI Appeal Be Threatened By My Past Denial Decision?
Read Time: 3 Minutes. Will Your Previous Denial Be Used Against You? When the Social Security Administration decides on your disability case, that decision is final unless successfully...
Read MoreNEW for 2024- Rule for Past Relevant Work & Disability Claims: What You Need to Know
Past Relevant Work: This includes most work that you have done in your career. It must be substantial, gainful, and that you performed long enough for you to...
Read MoreDon’t Let Memorial Day Impact Your Disability Claim!
Read Time: 5 Minutes. Memorial Day is coming up: the official “kick off” to summer. Back when you were healthy, the norm was to go to the river,...
Read MoreThe Vocational Guy Said I CAN Work. What Should I Do??
Jump To: Step-by-Step Guide to Handling Vocational Expert Testimony During a Disability Hearing When Age Becomes a Factor What Are Vocational Skills? How They Evaluate Your Education Does...
Read MoreWhat Does “ADL” Mean & Why is an ADL Form Important?
Time to Read: 3 minutes Jump to Section: Why ADL forms are important Should I do an ADL form myself? How our disability representative can help you! ...
Read MoreDisability Benefits for Flu & COVID Complications
Read Time: 4 Minutes. Complications from COVID and flu-like symptoms, for some, have proved hard to resolve and treat. As a result, these conditions can, in some cases,...
Read MoreCan the Ghosts of Past Applications HAUNT Your New Claim? 👻
Read Time: 4 Minutes. My clients often recount tales of extreme anxiety and exhaustion in their past attempts to get approval for disability benefits. It’s no surprise, considering...
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