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Social Security Disability

Opening an Encrypted CD from the SSA

February 22, 2023 //  by Ortiz Law Firm

The Social Security Administration maintains all Social Security Disability claim files in an electronic format. The instructions below will walk you through the process of obtaining and opening an encrypted CD from the SSA. How Do I Get a Copy of My Social Security Disability File? A claimant and/or an authorized representative has the right …

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SSA Grid Rules Explained

May 27, 2022 //  by Ortiz Law Firm

If your impairment does not meet or equal a listing, the Social Security Administration’s medical-vocational rules or Grid rules come into play. SSA Grid rules may help disability applicants that are 50 years old or older get approved for Social Security Disability benefits if they do not have useful job skills or the job skills …

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What is a Trial Work Period? [2022 Update]

February 15, 2022 //  by Ortiz Law Firm

Are you ready to rejoin the workforce? A trial work period allows you to test the waters. Earnings That Can Trigger a Trial Work Period During a trial work period, a beneficiary receiving Social Security disability benefits may test his or her ability to work and still be considered disabled. Social Security does not consider …

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Can A Doctor Refuse To Fill Out Disability Forms?

October 12, 2021 //  by Ortiz Law Firm

Living with a disability is not easy. It can affect the way you sit, stand, walk, think, and ultimately your ability to work and earn an income. Fortunately, there are disability benefits available to people with disabilities so severe that they are unable to work. Some disability benefits are provided by the Social Security Administration …

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Category: Long Term Disability, Medical Eligibility for Long Term Disability Claims, Social Security Disability

How Do I Ask My Doctor for Disability?

September 16, 2021 //  by Ortiz Law Firm

According to the CDC, there are about 61 million adults in the United States that are living with some type of disability. That means 1 in 4 adults have some kind of disability, whether it be back problems, autoimmune disorders, heart diseases, vision impairment, or one of many other disabling medical conditions. Living with a …

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Category: Long Term Disability, Medical Eligibility for Long Term Disability Claims, Social Security Disability

Top 10 Mistakes Social Security Disability Claimants Make

August 10, 2021 //  by Ortiz Law Firm

Filing a claim for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) disability benefits can be a long and complicated process. The Social Security Administration will require you to complete an application, fill out multiple questionnaires, and may even send you to see an independent medical provider in order to obtain their opinion …

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Top 4 Reasons You Will Be Denied Disability for Mental Illness

August 9, 2021 //  by Ortiz Law Firm

Why does mental illness present special obstacles in getting a claim for Social Security disability benefits approved? In sum, a lack of mental health treatment or treatment notes related to mental illness, not taking medication, and having an episodic mental illness are the most common reasons mental illness Social Security disability claims are denied. The following …

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Calendar Of Dates Or Schedule For Social Security Disability Payments

July 20, 2021 //  by Ortiz Law Firm

Schedule For Social Security Disability Payments Social Security disability, survivor, and retirement benefits are paid in the month after they are payable. The benefit payment day is determined by the day of the month the payment recipient was born. For beneficiaries born between the 1st of the month and the 10th of the month, benefits …

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Build a Winning Social Security Disability Claim (Free Webinar)

July 8, 2021 //  by Ortiz Law Firm

100% No Cost Online Training Webinar Shows How To Take Control and Build a Winning Claim for Social Security Disability (Without Hiring an Attorney) Exclusive Training with Board Certified Social Security Disability Attorney Nick Ortiz to help you build a winning Social Security Disability Claim. Attendees will learn: How to exercise power over the outcome …

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Lyft Updates Policies Following a Dozen Disability Discrimination Complaints

June 18, 2021 //  by Ortiz Law Firm

After being accused of denying rides to people with disabilities in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the popular ride-sharing service Lyft has agreed to update its policies and procedures to prevent further discrimination against people using foldable or collapsible wheelchairs and walkers and ensure equal access to rides. As part of a …

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