In the last posts (here and here) I wrote about the Social Security Disability Consultative exam. This is part 3 on a series of posts pertaining to these exams. The consultative examination may help you be approved for Social Security payments. You must attend the examination or you could lose your claim for Social Security payments. Be early for the appointment-the doctor will write in … [Read more...]
9 tips for Disability Consultative Examinations
Consulting An Attorney
Speaking with a skilled law firm can give you the best chance of a successful SSD claim. In addition, hiring a legal professional will only cost you if your claim is allowed. If you win the fee is 25 percent of your disability back-pay, or $6,000, whichever is the lesser amount. If you don’t win, there is no fee. Hiring an experienced law firm is often the best course of action if your claim … [Read more...]
What is SSI?
If you have not worked, or do not qualify for Social Security Disability benefits, you may still be eligible for Supplemental Security Income, or SSI. SSI Eligibility SSI is not funded by Social Security, so it is not necessary for an individual to have accumulated a certain amount of work credits in order to be eligible. However, there is a strict financial restriction; SSI is meant for … [Read more...]