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Course: Social Security Disability

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An Overview Of The Application Process 14 Topics

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Am I Eligible For Social Security Disability Benefits?

What Is The Definition Of Disability Used By Social Security?

What Is The “One Year Rule”?

“Medically Determinable Impairments”: What Qualifies as a Disability?

What Is SSDI?

What Is The Difference Between Social Security Disability (SSDI) And Supplemental Security Income (SSI)?

Totally And Permanently Disabled

There is No “Partial Disability” With Social Security

Sequential Evaluation Process: Step 1

Sequential Evaluation Process: Step 2

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Initial Application: The Major SSA Forms 4 Topics

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Application For Disability Benefits

Disability Report-Adult

Work History Report

Function Report-Adult

Initial Application: The Process 11 Topics

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Don’t Speak In Absolutes

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Initial Application: Strategies For Success 12 Topics

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What Can I Do To Improve My Chances Of Winning My Social Security Disability Claim?

Organize Yourself

Write Everything Down

Keep A Copy Of Everything

Don’t Mark Up Records

Don’t Try To Hide Things In Your Medical Records

Don’t Lie, Cheat, Or Commit Fraud

Don’t Guess

Don’t Exaggerate

Don’t Minimize

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Initial Application: Common Misconceptions 7 Topics

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Misconception 1: Everybody Is Denied At The Initial Application Phase

Misconception 2: SSA Will Help Me File For Free

Misconception 3: I Have To Be Unemployed Before I Can Qualify For SSD Benefits

Misconception 4: If I Receive Unemployment Benefits, I Can’T Apply For Or Receive SSD Benefits

Misconception 5: Putting Everything Into Hearing And Not Application

Misconception 6: Better To File Online

Misconception 7: Attorney Won’t Take Case Until Denied

Initial Application: Common Mistakes 12 Topics

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Top Mistakes That Will Destroy An SSA Claim At The Initial Application Phase

Failing To Complete Your Disability Application

Waiting Too Long To File An Appeal

Failing To File An Appeal

Failing To File An Appeal On Time

Failing To Cooperate With The S.S.A.

Failing To Provide Supporting Medical Documents

Abusing Drugs And/Or Alcohol

Misrepresenting Material Facts

Omitting Material Facts

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Appealing A Denial 5 Topics

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My Social Security Disability Claim Was Denied What Do I Do Now?

What Should I Do If A Social Security Disability Claim Is Denied?

How Do I Appeal My Claim For SSD Or SSI Disability Benefits If It Is Denied?

Do I Have To Go Through Reconsideration?

How Long Does A Social Security Disability Or SSI Appeal Typically Take?

The Hearing: Location and Setup 8 Topics

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Arrive Early

Don’t Discuss Your Case With Strangers

The Hearing Room

Recording Equipment

Persons In The Hearing Room

SSA Hearings Are Informal (Casual)

Why We Have Hearings

The Administrative Law Judge

The Hearing: An Overview 8 Topics

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What Happens At A Social Security Disability Or SSI Disability Hearing?

Who Will Be At Social Security Disability Hearing?

What To Wear

The Procedural History / Case History

Order Of Questioning

Could You Return To Work? Why Not?

Questioning Of Medical Experts

What Are My Chances Of Winning At A Social Security Disability Hearing?

The Hearing: Types of Questions Asked By A Judge 2 Topics

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Basic Questions – Beginning Hearing

Work History

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