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Social Security Disability Frequently Asked Questions

• What is the definition of disability used by Social Security?

• How many different types of Social Security disability benefits are there?

• How do I apply for Social Security disability benefits?

• I am disabled, but I have plenty of money in the bank. Do I have to wait until this money is gone before I apply for Social Security disability benefits?

• I used to work but lately I have been staying home taking care of the kids. I have now become sick. Can I get Social Security disability benefits?

• How long do I have to wait after becoming disabled before I can file for Social Security disability benefits?

• I am still on sick leave from my employer. Can I file for Social Security disability now or do I have to wait until the sick leave is exhausted?

• I got hurt on the job. I am drawing worker's compensation benefits. Can I file a claim for Social Security disability benefits now or should I wait until the worker's compensation ends?

• Can I get both worker's compensation and Social Security disability?

• How can I tell if I will be found disabled by Social Security?

• Can you receive Social Security disability benefits for _____________ ?

• Do you have to be permanently disabled to get Social Security disability benefits?

• I have several health problems, but no one of them disables me. It is the combination that disables me. Can I get Social Security disability benefits?

• I got hurt in an automobile accident. I am disabled now, but I expect that I will be able to return to work after I recover. Should I file for Social Security disability benefits?

• How does Social Security determine if I am disabled?

• Who decides if I am disabled?

• Why does Social Security consider my age in determining whether I am disabled?

• Is there a list of illnesses that Social Security considers disabling?

• What can I do to improve my chances of winning my Social Security disability claim?

• How do I find an attorney to represent me before on my Social Security disability claim?

• If I am approved for Social Security disability benefits, how much will I get?

• How far back will they pay benefits if I am found disabled?

• What do I do if Social Security denies my claim for Social Security disability benefits?

• Why does Social Security turn down so many claims for disability benefits?

• I only want to get back the money I put in Social Security. Why do they make it so hard for me to get my own money back?

• What is "reconsideration"?

• Who makes the reconsideration determination?

• What are my chances of winning at reconsideration?

• Do I have to go through reconsideration?

• How long does it take to get a hearing on a Social Security disability claim?

• What is the Social Security hearing like?

• What are my chances of winning at a hearing?

• If the Administrative Law Judge denies my claim, can I appeal any more?

• What is the Appeals Council?

• Can I appeal a case beyond Social Security to the Federal Courts?

• If I get on Social Security disability benefits and get to feeling better and want to return to work, can I return to work?

• Where can I go to get help with my Social Security disability claim?

• Do I really have to hire a lawyer to represent me in my Social Security disability claim?

• How do lawyers who represent Social Security disability claimants get paid?

• Can alcoholics and drug addicts really get Social Security disability benefits?

• I know someone who is on Social Security disability and he does not look a bit disabled. Why do they put all of these freeloaders on benefits?

• I am disabled, but I have never worked at public work. Can I get Social Security disability benefits?

• I am a widow. I have not worked in public work in many years. I am disabled. Can I get Social Security disability benefits?

• I have a daughter who has been disabled by cerebral palsy since birth and has never been able to work. Can she get disability benefits from Social Security?

• I am already on Social Security disability benefits, but I am worried that my benefits will be stopped in the future. What are the chances of this happening?

• If Social Security tries to cut off my disability benefits, what can I do?

• My doctor says I am disabled so why is Social Security denying my Social Security disability claim?

• VA says I am disabled, so why is Social Security denying my Social Security disability claim?

• I am 60% disabled. Do I get 60% of my Social Security disability benefits?

• I am disabled by mental illness. Can mental illness serve as the basis for a Social Security disability claim?

• Will it help if I ask my Congressional Representative to help me get Social Security disability benefits?

• How long does it take before Social Security makes a decision once I file a claim for Social Security disability benefits?

• How long does it take for Social Security to make a reconsideration determination on my Social Security disability claim?

• How long does it take for Social Security to act upon a request for Appeals Council review?

• I am disabled. I need help with medical bills even more than I need a cash income. How do I get help with medical bills?

• What is the difference between Medicare and Medicaid?

• If I get Social Security disability benefits will I get Medicare?

• If I get Social Security disability benefits will I get Medicaid?