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FREQUENTLY ASKED SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY QUESTIONS
Q. What Happens When I Am Denied Benefits?
The majority of claimants face multiple denials before obtaining a favorable decision on their claim. DO NOT GIVE UP. Your…
Q. Can I Draw Private Disability Checks While Also Receiving Social Security Checks for Disability?
A. Yes. The terms of your private disability compensation is contractual and controls whether these payments are pro-rated or changed…
Q. Can I Draw Workers’ Compensation Weekly Checks and Social Security Checks at the Same Time?
A. Yes, it is possible to receive both Social Security and Workers’ Compensation benefits, but your Social Security check will…
Q. Should I Apply for Social Security When I Am Receiving Workers’ Compensation Benefits?
A. Yes, in general, Social Security law requires that you be disabled for a continuous period of twelve (12) months…
Q. When Can I Expect a Social Security Hearing?
A. Social Security appeals can be a lengthy process, with significant waiting times between each level of appeal. It often…
Q. Why Won’t Social Security Pay for My Disability Without an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) Hearing?
A. In North Carolina, only a small number of applicants are awarded benefits before the Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) hearing.…
Q. Once I Am Approved for SSD, Will I be Reviewed for Continued Disability?
A. Probably. You will have an ongoing requirement to report any earned income while you draw SS disability benefits. The…
Q. What if My Disability is Caused by Drugs and/or Alcohol?
A. Congress has enacted legislation that imposes significant restrictions on the eligibility for Social Security benefits if substance abuse issues…
Q. How Long Do I Have to Wait to File for Social Security Disability Benefits?
A. There is no waiting period at all. You can file for Social Security Disability benefits the day you become…