What Exactly Can a Criminal Do When They Steal Your Social Security Number? Whether you’ve had your Social Security number stolen or just want to learn more, it’s important to know what exactly criminals can do with it, so you know how to recognize the warnings. Unfortunately, there are many ways a […]
Social Security Corner
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Common Questions About Social Security We have the answers to your questions about Social Security including retirement, benefits, disabilities and your Social Security card. According to www.usa.gov/ “Social Security is a federal government program that provides a source of income for you or your legal dependents (spouse, children, or parents) […]
Denied Disability Benefits? Have any doubts or questions about the Social Security process? If you have been denied social security disability (also known as SSD) benefits, you are probably frustrated and wondering why you were denied. The reality is millions of people apply for Social Security Disability benefits each […]
Of those Oklahomans that apply for Oklahoma Social Security disability benefits, only 1 out of 4 will qualify the first time that they apply. That means that the other 75 percent that was denied will have to go through the complex and difficult appeal process. For many, testifying in front […]
When you apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), a key factor in deciding whether you will receive disability benefits is the determination of whether your condition meets Social Security’s strict definition of being disabled. A STATE AGENCY CALLED DISABILITY DETERMINATION SERVICES (DDS) EVALUATES WHETHER YOU ARE DISABLED BASED […]
Student Loan Disability Discharge: Debt Forgiveness When You’re Disabled Over 44 million Americans are struggling with student loan debt, and chances are you either know or are one of them. If you are a college graduate, you hope your degree pays off in the form of income. But, what happens […]
The largest mistake made by claimants, is when, and if they get denied for Social Security Disability, they fail to file an appeal altogether, or they fail to file an appeal in a timely fashion. The Social Security Administration only allows 60 days to file an appeal. The entire process […]
Most Common Social Security Disability Application Mistakes As we here at Jones Brown Law PLLC. have discussed in other posts, the entire Social Security disability application process is a challenging undertaking, and being approved for benefits can be equally as challenging. Approval rates vary depending on the state in which […]
Here’s a question: How long would you be able to get by without your usual paycheck after a serious illness or injury puts you out of work? Six months? One year? When and if disability becomes long-term or permanent, one thing is for sure, you will need additional, regular income […]
Here is a question that we get with some frequency. Can anyone take my Social Security benefits or a portion of my check in bankruptcy? Rest easy and know that Federal law, applicable everywhere, makes your social security benefits exempt from garnishment, levy, or assignment by regular creditors. What does […]