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• Auto Accidents
• Motorcycle Accidents
• Myrtle Beach Motorcycle Accidents
• Wrongful Death
• Denied / Delayed Insurance Claims
• Boat/Jet Ski Accidents
• Tractor - Trailer Truck Accidents
• Personal Injury
• Myrtle Beach Personal Injuries
• Traumatic Brain Injuries
• Spinal Cord Injuries
• Workers Compensation
• Social Security Disability

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Social Security Disability

• Understanding the Difference Between Long-Term Disability Insurance and Social Security Disability
• Social Security Will Stop Mailing Earnings Statements
• Requirements for Social Security Mental Disability
• Tips for Applying for Social Security Disability

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News

Social Security Disability

• Social Security Administration Responsible for $8 Billion in Improper Payments...
  Posted on 6/16/2011
• Social Security payments to be made electronically...
  Posted on 6/17/2010

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Social Security Disability

• How Will the Derrick Law Firm Handle Your Social Security Disability Claim Differently?
• Mistakes made that could hurt your chances of qualifying for disability

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An experienced attorney will:

• Be familiar with the Listings and the GRIDS which are two very important parts of the Social Security Disability process that provide what is necessary to prove you are disabled.
• Know how to maximize your chance of recovery based upon your illnesses, impairments, education, work experience and your residual functional capacity.
• Request your file from the Social Security Administration, examine it, and then gather additional records, documents and reports prior to the Hearing.
• Review medical records to determine when the Alleged Onset of Disability (AOD) was claimed. He will see if there is sufficient evidence that you were disabled as of the AOD.
• Try to establish through past and present records that the disability has continued for the past 12 months.
• Determine if you need to see a different kind of doctor to prove your case.
• Make sure the medical records are supplemented by sending questionnaires to your treating physicians to get their opinions on questions which are necessary to prove the disability.
• Look at your case to determine if your impairment is severe enough to qualify for disability. If so, the attorney will take your case on a contingency bases, meaning he/she will not get paid unless you win.
• Work with you to ensure you have reported all impairments, both physical and mental.
• Prepare a pre-hearing brief which sets forth the reasoning your claim should be admitted.
• Prepare you for the Hearing by explaining procedure and questions you will be asked.
• Attend the Hearing with you and produce the necessary testimony before the judge.
• If you are approved, advise you as the the procedure after the award.
• If you denied, advise you as to whether you should appeal, file a new claim or attempt to go back to work.
• If an appeal is needed, file it.

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Social Security Disability:

• Real Stories about Social Security
• Changes in Medicare Laws
• Social Security: Let Someone Know

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FAQs

Social Security Disability

• I applied for disability benefits 3 months ago and still haven't received an answer. When should I expect to be notified of the decision? 

• Why is there a five-month waiting period for Social Security disability benefits?

• I am receiving Social Security disability benefits.  Will my benefits be affected if I work and earn money?

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