Category Archives: Disability Hearing
Do Disability Benefits Change at Age 65?
A common concern the disability benefits team at American Disability Action Group hears from the people we represent has to do with changes to their disability benefits at 65. After going through an approval process that may have included appealing a claim denial, it’s understandable for people to worry. The benefits you receive through… Read More »
How Long Does the Disability Approval Process Take?
The length of time it takes for them to receive a decision on their claim is a common complaint people have when they apply for disability benefits. The disability professionals at American Disability Action Group understand how frustrating waiting for disability benefits can be when a disabling medical condition prevents you from working. Here… Read More »
Understanding The Disability Appeal Process: What To Expect
It’s a devastating feeling to have waited weeks or months for your application to go through the Social Security Disability review process and receive a letter denying the claim. Knowing that the Social Security Administration denies more than two-thirds of the claims it receives for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits does not lessen the… Read More »
Essential Preparation for Your Disability Hearing
More than two-thirds of the applications for benefits through the Social Security Disability Insurance or Supplemental Security Income programs result in a denial of the claim. Many applicants turn to the appeal process to convert an unfavorable decision into an approval of their claim. According to the Social Security Administration, 45.4% of appeals to… Read More »
How to Win Your Social Security Disability Appeal
Receiving a denial after applying for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits can be a discouraging experience. However, for many claimants in Arkansas, Oklahoma, Mississippi, Tennessee, Texas, and Louisiana, the next step is to request a hearing before an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ). At the American Disability Action Group, we are here to help our… Read More »