Category Archives: SSDI

Getting the Earnings Record Right

Posted on July 29, 2014 by

I am seeing in more and more of my cases that the Social Security Earnings Record is an issue in and of itself.  It isn’t that Social Security is getting it wrong.  It is that the individuals have not checked … Continue reading →

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Something to look forward to if you are 55 or older – easier to win disability

Posted on April 22, 2014 by

Individuals who are 55 and older are treated differently under Social Security’s rules for disability than younger individuals. Essentially it becomes easier to win a disability case for an older individual. This is because Social Security recognizes advanced age as … Continue reading →

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The fastest and (soon only) way to obtain verification of SSI/SSDI benefits

Posted on March 23, 2014 by

I have often sent my clients to the local Vallejo Social Security field office to obtain a benefit verification letter.  It is no longer necessary to go in person to obtain a letter and in fact, by October 2014, it … Continue reading →

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