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Social Security FAQs
How do I know if I am disabled?

The Social Security Administration will consider you disabled if you cannot do work you did before, you cannot adjust to other wok because of your medical conditions, and you have been or expect to be disabled for at least a year or your condition is expected to result in death.

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What do I do if Social Security denies by disability application?

Contact us immediately. You have a limited amount of time to file and appeal and protect your rights.

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How long does it take to get Social Security Disability?

This depends on whether you win at initial application, reconsideration, hearing level or beyond. If your case goes to hearing, it may be as long as three years from the date you applied until your case is decided.

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Can I work while my case is pending?

Yes. There are guidelines that allow you to work for a limited amount of pay. Contact us and we can advise you of the specifics.

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How do I pay you for representation on my Social Security Disability?

We get paid only if we win for you. The government pays us directly out of the backpay owed to you at the time your disability is awarded. You need only pay us for expenses that we have advanced on your behalf (e.g. copying/postal charges to get medical records from doctors and hospitals).

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Can I collect Social Security Disability and Workers' Compensation Benefits at the same time?

Yes. If you received Social Security Disability over the same period of time you collected workers' compensation benefits, you must notify Social Security and adjustments may be made in your benefits.

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