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Waiting for an administrative law judge to rule on your Social Security Disability (SSD) claim can be quite long. Sadly, as reported by the inspector general for the Social Security Administration (SSA), in 2016, 7,400 claimants died while waiting for a ruling on...
You've been considering bankruptcy for a few months and now you're ready to go through with it. You want that fresh start. You know there's no other realistic way you're likely to eliminate your debt.If so, here are seven things you should not do: Fail to list assets...
When you apply for Social Security Disability benefits your case will generally be evaluated through a five step sequential disability evaluation process. Disability Determination Services (DDS) uses these steps to determine whether a claimant has a qualifying...
Even if they've never declared bankruptcy, people have often heard myths and rumors about the process. This can be dangerous. Buying into a rumor that isn't factual could cause problems if you ever decide to file on your own.With that in mind, here are a few myths to...
The residents of The Clayton Residential Home, which is located in Lincoln Park, Illinois, are not happy. This facility houses mentally-ill individuals and is paid for out of these individuals' $735 (approximate) Social Security Disability (SSD) checks each month. The...
If you intend to file for Social Security disability benefits in the St. Louis area, it is important for you to prepare yourself for the process. You might not realize it, but many first-time filers often have to file appeals to get their benefits because they receive...