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A. The exact amount of “back pay” you receive is determined by the Social Security program you are eligible for. The two (2) main Social Security programs are Social Security Disability and Supplemental Security Income. For Social Security Disability, benefits are based on the taxes you paid in, and can not be paid for more…

A. Huge numbers of applications, changes in the disability program, and lack of adequate resources have combined to slow down the appeals process. Most applications are rejected twice before receiving a hearing before an Administrative Law Judge that is the decision maker that will actually interview and listen to the claimant. In 2004, the Commissioner…

A. Yes. While age is an extremely important consideration in deciding disability cases, the Social Security Administration will also look at education, job experience, and vocational possibilities in a national job market. Naturally, the younger claimants are considered employable for more types of jobs requiring retraining, classes, relocation, and other adjustments than older claimants may…

A. Yes. Social Security law requires only that the disabling condition (1) result in death OR (2) exist for a period of twelve (12) months or more. No part of Social Security law requires the disabling condition to be permanent. While many disabling ailments are permanent, the law does not require any duration longer than…

A. Yes. SS law requires a consideration of mental as well as physical factors in deciding disability. The key to establishing disability is the proof that the disability condition continue at least twelve (12) months or more. Mental ailments that have or are expected to last more than twelve (12) months qualify for disability if…