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<title><![CDATA[Social Security Disability Advocates in Los Angeles]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[Approval and Denial Rates in Disability Applications]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://socialsecuritydisabilityadvocates.blogspot.com/2009/09/approval-and-denial-rates-in-disability.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[The approval or denial of disability benefits depend on two considerations: location and time.

On location, different states have different approval or denial rates. While it is true that the social security disability claim system is federal, noted differences may be pointed when comparing individual states specifically those belonging to the red or blue states. ]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 16 Sep 2009 21:13:13 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Can Applicants or Beneficiaries of Disability Benefit Work?]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://socialsecuritydisabilityadvocates.blogspot.com/2009/09/can-applicants-or-beneficiaries-of.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Applicants for disability benefits may be permitted to work during the application process. Beneficiaries of Social Security disability or SSI disability may as well be permitted to work even while they are receiving the benefits. ]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 8 Sep 2009 20:15:26 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Effects of State to State Transfer on Approved Disability Claims]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://socialsecuritydisabilityadvocates.blogspot.com/2009/09/effects-of-state-to-state-transfer-on.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Since Social Security is a federal agency, claimant’s move from one state to another will not affect the benefits rendered in his favor. However, the claimant must furnish the agency with valid address and phone number each time he moves.
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 5 Sep 2009 00:04:30 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[After Disability Benefits Approval]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://ssattorneys.livejournal.com/9945.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Many seek help from the government by applying for benefits that would help them in their medication and daily needs. Applicants for disability benefits would have to wait for a long period of time before the approval.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 4 Sep 2009 02:51:46 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Letters Sent After Approval of ALJ]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://socialsecuritydisabilityadvocates.blogspot.com/2009/09/letters-sent-after-approval-of-alj.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Application for disability benefits undergoes various stages. It may either be denied or approved. In case of approval, claimant receives two letters.

A Notice of Decision and a Notice of Award are sent to the claimant in case of approval. The Notice of Approval is a letter from the judge while the Notice of Award comes from the social security office.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 1 Sep 2009 22:16:44 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Rationing of Health Care]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://socialsecuritydisabilityadvocates.blogspot.com/2009/08/rationing-of-health-care.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Ideally, insurance companies make good insured’s losses and protect them against dangers to life or property. 

However, events in real life show that it is otherwise. In fact, an insured finds it difficult to go after their insurer. ]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 1 Sep 2009 00:50:10 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Withdrawal of Disability Benefits]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://socialsecuritydisabilityadvocates.blogspot.com/2009/08/withdrawal-of-disability-benefits.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Just like any other benefit, disability benefits are not eternal. There are conditions which will operate to terminate or suspend it.

If you become eligible for disability, you will be given a nine month trial work period where you can earn without limit. This period can occur any time within the 5 year period. Moreover, the trial work period does not have to be consecutive. ]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 12 Aug 2009 10:35:00 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[SSI Eligibility]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://socialsecuritydisabilityadvocates.blogspot.com/2009/08/ssi-eligibility.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is intended to assist low income families and disabled individuals. This benefit is given regardless of whether the claimants have worked in the past or not. The basis is the financial need and not the work history of the claimant.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 7 Aug 2009 10:23:13 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Fail First Policy: Under Fire]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://socialsecuritydisabilityadvocates.blogspot.com/2009/08/fail-first-policy-under-fire.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Access to new and better medication should be provided to everyone especially those who are poor and disabled.
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 4 Aug 2009 10:37:09 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Period of Disability]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://socialsecuritydisabilityadvocates.blogspot.com/2009/07/period-of-disability.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Claimants for Social Security disability must be disabled as defined under the rules of Social Security Administration (SSA) to avail of the benefits. Not only must he be physically or mentally impaired but he must also be disabled for a certain period of time.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 27 Jul 2009 10:24:49 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[SSD vs. SSI]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://ssattorneys.livejournal.com/9517.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[In the blog “SSI and Medicaid for Eligible Claimants,” the author discussed the importance of Supplementary Security Income (SSI) for blind or disabled individuals who are not qualified for Social Security Disability (SSD).]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 21 Jul 2009 18:53:22 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Disability Claims amidst Crisis]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://socialsecuritydisabilityadvocates.blogspot.com/2009/07/disability-claims-amidst-crisis.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[The global financial crisis has brought challenging consequences. Jobs were lost, most companies closed, employees dismissed and prices of food and commodities increased.

Cost cutting has become the trend for most companies. One way of cutting costs is through mass lay off. First to go are employees who are getting high salaries and benefits. Oftentimes, these are old employees.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 17 Jul 2009 10:30:26 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Disability Lawyers are not just for ALJ hearings]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://ssattorneys.livejournal.com/9378.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[That is why it is very important to have legal help during the application period for Social Security Disability benefits.

According to the blog “Consequence of Filing a Procrastinate Appeal,” a lot of Americans who are applying for SSD benefits usually wait until the end of the two month period before filing an appeal because of the fear of being denied again.

However, what the claimants should think about is if the long period that they waited actually helped increase their chances to succeed with their claim.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 14 Jul 2009 18:55:38 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[SSI and Medicaid for Eligible Claimants]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://socialsecuritydisabilityadvocates.blogspot.com/2009/07/ssi-and-medicaid-for-eligible-claimants.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[The physical incapacity of blind or disabled individuals often entails financial hardships. As the government recognizes this problem, various programs are implemented to assist eligible individuals.

For old or disabled individuals who have been employed but not qualified under SSDI or who have not been employed at all, they could apply for Supplemental Security Income (SSI).]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 14 Jul 2009 18:39:25 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Consequence of Filing a Procrastinate Appeal]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://socialsecuritydisabilityadvocates.blogspot.com/2009/07/consequence-of-filing-procrastinate.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Social Security benefits such as SSD or SSI has been the refuge of the elderly and disabled. However, process is slow and claims are subject to denials. Hence, pursuing a claim takes time and a lot of patience.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 11 Jul 2009 00:55:18 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Disability Benefits Preparations]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://socialsecuritydisabilityadvocates.blogspot.com/2009/07/disability-benefits-preparations.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Securing a Social Security disability benefits has always been difficult. Its natural slow process is even made slower by frequent denials of applications.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 8 Jul 2009 10:10:13 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Rationale for the denial of disability application]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://socialsecuritydisabilityadvocates.blogspot.com/2009/06/rationale-for-denial-of-disability.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[When an initial application is denied, applicants are advised to file a request for reconsideration. More often than not, requests are denied for the second time. In case of denial, the next step would be filing a request for disability hearing. ]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 30 Jun 2009 10:39:07 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[The Need for Social Security Disability Attorneys]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://ssattorneys.livejournal.com/8892.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[The Social Security Administration (SSA) helps people with disabilities by providing benefits through various programs to eligible individuals. It is crucial to understand the basics of the SSA as not every disabled person receive such benefits.

In “How Disability Benefits are Awarded,”  the author discussed how eligibility is determined and the importance of providing accurate and detailed information about a claimant’s past job/s as well as his or her medical condition.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 26 Jun 2009 16:12:46 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Living Arrangements in SSI Applications]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://socialsecuritydisabilityadvocates.blogspot.com/2009/06/living-arrangements-in-ssi-applications.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a disability program intended to assist those who are disabled, blind or at least 65 years old with limited income and resources.
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 26 Jun 2009 15:34:54 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[How Disability Benefits are Awarded]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://socialsecuritydisabilityadvocates.blogspot.com/2009/06/how-disability-benefits-are-awarded.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[People with disabilities are entitled to benefits under the programs of the Social Security Administration. However, not all disabilities are awarded benefits. Every claim for Social Security disability or SSI disability is scrutinized to determine its validity.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 16 Jun 2009 12:36:13 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Hardships that Disability Beneficiaries Encounter]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://ssattorneys.livejournal.com/8640.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Many workers are confronted with disability which suddenly limits their skill and capacity to do substantial amount of work. Without this, their financial stability will falter and their capability to provide for their basic needs is sure to weaken.

But, as the blog “SSI Disability Setbacks” discuss, the government provides benefits which could help the disabled afford the cost of daily living. It could make life easier and better for them.
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 16 Jun 2009 12:32:04 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[SSI Disability Setbacks]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://socialsecuritydisabilityadvocates.blogspot.com/2009/06/ssi-disability-setbacks.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Application for disability benefits under the Social Security Administration often entails hardship. Whether SSD or SSI, various reasons cause the delay of its approval.

By its very nature, the disability claim process utilized by the SSA is lengthy and difficult to get through.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 15 Jun 2009 12:43:37 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Technology: Speeding Up the SSA Application Process]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://ssattorneys.livejournal.com/8242.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Because of the ever-growing technology, virtually everything can be done easier and more convenient, including filing applications for Social Security benefits.

According to a blog entitled, “Social Security Introduces New Method to Speed up Application Process,” the Social Security Administration or SSA is keeping up with today’s trend of online services.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 28 Apr 2009 23:27:19 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Social Security Introduces New Method to Speed up Application Process]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://socialsecuritydisabilityadvocates.blogspot.com/2009/04/social-security-introduces-new-method.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[With millions of Americans filing for disability claims and financial aids every year, the Social Security Administration (SSA) has recently introduced a new method in processing applications that will allow claimants to receive their benefits in a short period of time.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 22 Apr 2009 01:28:00 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[New Technologies to Aid SSA Backlogs]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://socialsecuritydisabilityadvocates.blogspot.com/2009/04/new-technologies-to-aid-ssa-backlogs.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[The long claim process at the Social Security Administration (SSA) had been taking a toll to applicants.

Lack of sufficient manpower had been pointed as one of the reasons for the delays. Seeing the need to address this issue, SSA has adopted significant ways of speeding up the retrieval of medical records in the future. In doing so, delays may be minimized.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 16 Apr 2009 01:38:06 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Fraud in IHHS]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://socialsecuritydisabilityadvocates.blogspot.com/2009/04/fraud-in-ihhs.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[In California, In House Support Services (IHSS) is a program established to cater to the needs of the elderly over 65 years of age, disabled or blind so they can remain safely in their homes. IHSS is considered as an inexpensive alternative to nursing homes or board and care facilities.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 15 Apr 2009 02:18:40 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Disability Lawyer: Required or Not?]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://socialsecuritydisabilityadvocates.blogspot.com/2009/03/disability-lawyer-required-or-not.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[I have written in my previous blog that a disability lawyer is not required when applying for Social Security benefits.

Do not get me wrong it does not mean though that the services of a disability lawyer are no longer required in all cases and at all times. Of course, it is a case-to-case basis.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 30 Mar 2009 00:13:56 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Disability Benefit Requirements: Avoiding Fraudulent Claims]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://ssattorneys.livejournal.com/7568.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[In the “Doctor’s Role in Claiming Disability Benefits", it states that a claimant will not be granted benefits without the help of a doctor, as one of the needed documents include medical records from doctors, or any other medical professionals. This means that you have to be first examined by a doctor to determine your condition so that the SSA will be able to know if you are qualified to receive disability benefits.
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 24 Mar 2009 00:18:27 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Doctor’s Role in Claiming Disability Benefits]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://socialsecuritydisabilityadvocates.blogspot.com/2009/03/doctors-role-in-claiming-disability.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[When applying for disability benefits with the Social Security Administration, documents including medical records must be submitted. These documents are required to avoid scrupulous applicants and fraudulent claims.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 20 Mar 2009 23:57:43 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Backlogs to Prolong Claimants Agony]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://socialsecuritydisabilityadvocates.blogspot.com/2009/03/backlogs-to-prolong-claimants-agony.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[The Social Security disability hearings backlog is taking a toll on a previously slow system of Social Security claims.

The National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives (NOSSCR) urged those who have been affected by the backlog to speak with their Senators and House Representatives. ]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 11 Mar 2009 20:01:13 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Stimulus Check for SSI and SS Recipients]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://socialsecuritydisabilityadvocates.blogspot.com/2009/02/stimulus-check-for-ssi-and-ss.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[
In the plan, no one is left out. Even SS recipients who do not work have a social security bonus. Normally, they are not eligible for tax credits as they do not work. However, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 allocated a one time payment of $250 to all social disability recipients. ]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 24 Feb 2009 23:17:29 CST]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[File Personally for a Faster Claim]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://socialsecuritydisabilityadvocates.blogspot.com/2009/02/file-personally-for-faster-claim.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Inconvenient as it may seem, transacting personally to a social security office for a disability application or disability appeal would often do the trick to get your papers moving.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 12 Feb 2009 22:25:14 CST]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Impractical Alternative to Social Security Disability]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://socialsecuritydisabilityadvocates.blogspot.com/2009/02/impractical-alternative-to-social.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[In applying for Social Security Disability, documents such as medical records are extremely important. Applicants are made to produce the oldest to the current documents to substantiate your claim for disability. These documents would determine if the applicant has disability and hence qualify for benefits. ]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 6 Feb 2009 22:10:22 CST]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Options of Claimants with Pending Cases]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://ssattorneys.livejournal.com/7384.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Social Security benefits play a vital role in the lives of millions of American who are disabled or who are unable to work due for some valid reasons.

However, filing with the Social Security Administration entails a lengthy and complicated process. The applicant must be prepared of the ensuing decision. Some cases are successful while many are rejected. ]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 26 Nov 2008 20:20:23 CST]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Pointers to Remember when Making Disability Appeals]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://ssattorneys.livejournal.com/6990.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[The article, “Filing Disability Benefits Anew-Pending Appeal”, posted on September 24, 2008, presents claimants the different options to make when a disability claim is denied. The article also mentioned the various levels of appeal that a claimant can make throughout the process of pursuing his benefits.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 30 Sep 2008 22:15:31 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Filing disability benefits anew-pending appeal]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://socialsecuritydisabilityadvocates.blogspot.com/2008/09/filing-disability-benefits-anew-pending.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[By now we can safely assume that everyone knows that there is a great probability that disability benefits application in the SSA is denied at the first instance. ]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 24 Sep 2008 21:17:32 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Getting the Right Doctor – and Attorney too – for SSDI/SSI]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://socialsecuritydisabilityadvocates.blogspot.com/2008/09/getting-right-doctor-and-attorney-too.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[The article “Getting the Right Doctor for Social Security Disability” provides an interesting insight about the treating physician’s cooperation when applying for social security disability or supplemental security income. ]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 11 Sep 2008 00:38:58 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Disabled Man Denied Long Term Disability Benefits]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://socialsecuritydisabilityadvocates.blogspot.com/2008/09/disabled-man-denied-long-term.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Truth be told, insurance companies oftentimes try to evade payment of benefits to the insured or to his/her beneficiaries.

Very recently, the real story behind the article “Injured man paid for disability insurance but isn’t receiving benefits” once again proves this point.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 4 Sep 2008 21:45:41 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Disability Claims Basic Principles]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://socialsecuritydisabilityadvocates.blogspot.com/2008/08/disability-claims-basic-principles.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Browsing the internet, I have read so many articles stating the proper steps in disability claim application. Most of these write ups can be of great help for disabled workers, yet, some may only put their disability benefits imperil.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 7 Aug 2008 14:15:28 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Hitting the deadlines, a SSD Lawyer’s priority]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://socialsecuritydisabilityadvocates.blogspot.com/2008/08/hitting-deadlines-ssd-lawyers-priority.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[It is a fact that Social Security Disability claim pursuit is a hard hurdle and not easy. A reflection of this generalization is the ever influx of disability or impairment claims denials.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 5 Aug 2008 23:49:00 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[The Pending Journey of Disability Benefit Claimant]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://ssattorneys.livejournal.com/6758.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Nowadays when you happen to visit the office of clerk of courts and the office of the social security particularly the disability section, you will see the same scenario, a compilation of pending claims for social security benefits.

In a legal blog entitled “Disability Hearing Lawyer your weapon Against Long Run Disability Hearing” discussed another incident involving a pending claim for disability benefits.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 29 Jul 2008 00:27:22 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Disability Hearing Lawyers, Your Weapon Against Long Run Disability Hearing]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://socialsecuritydisabilityadvocates.blogspot.com/2008/07/disability-hearing-lawyers-your-weapon.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[“Aid long delayed”, the title of the news article reported in (The Columbus Dispatch) Dispatch.com, Sunday, July 20, 2008, written by authors, Alan Johnson, Catherine Candisky and Jonathan Riskind, related the story of a certain Gerald E. Cartee which up until now, has not receive his Social Security disability benefits. This story has bearings on the Social Security Disability Hearing growing complications.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 22 Jul 2008 09:46:27 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[A Brief Note on Social Security Benefits]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://ssattorneys.livejournal.com/6580.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Suffering from any disability is such a big problem and a burden. Despite the fact that you are unable to work for a certain period, medical and therapy expenses incurred during the treatment period adds to your worries.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 17 Jul 2008 01:11:16 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Social Security, Medicare and Cherry Blossoms]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://socialsecuritydisabilityadvocates.blogspot.com/2008/07/social-security-medicare-and-cherry.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[It’s too early to say with definiteness that the greatest government insurance system in the world is on the brink of falling down. But I’m going to say it anyway – yes, the greatest government insurance system in the world is on the brink of falling down.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 16 Jul 2008 09:06:42 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Liberal Construction of Disability Claims: An Advantage]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://ssattorneys.livejournal.com/6307.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Disability can be a major downfall on a person. He/She is not only rendered inutile but also left with less or no money due to inability to work. Therefore, a speedy disposition of disability claims is necessary.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 7 Jul 2008 09:57:13 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Life after Disability through SSI benefits]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://socialsecuritydisabilityadvocates.blogspot.com/2008/07/life-after-disability-through-ssi.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[SSI stands for Supplemental Security Income. It falls under Title 16 of the Social Security Act.

SSI is a program financed through general revenues and paid based on financial need. SSI disability benefits are payable to adults and children who have become disabled and with limited resources provided that they meet the living requirements under the program.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 1 Jul 2008 10:35:33 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Disability Claims in Automobile Accident Case]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://ssattorneys.livejournal.com/6109.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Study shows that automobile accident is one of the leading causes of fatal injuries and death. Many victims of automobile accident suffered from serious injury that causes temporary or permanent disability. This is also one of the causes of the increasing number of disabled person nowadays.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 1 Jul 2008 10:28:26 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[New ALJ’s to Resolve Social Security Backlogs]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://socialsecuritydisabilityadvocates.blogspot.com/2008/06/new-aljs-to-resolve-social-security.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Following the examples stated in an article about the connection of marriage and Social Security benefits, a person having an eligible spouse may say; my future is secured. This is what exactly what Social Security aims to do, to make sure that all Americans will have their financial resources despite their unemployment or loss of a family provider.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 26 Jun 2008 09:50:37 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Disability Claims: liberally construed in favor of the employee]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://socialsecuritydisabilityadvocates.blogspot.com/2008/06/disability-claims-liberally-construed.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[The 6-3 decision in favor of Glenn reflected the United States Supreme Courts’ view that Labor Laws, more particularly those covering employee benefits, should be liberally construed in favor of the workers. The whole story can be read in the news published last June 20 entitled, “Disability Claims: liberally construed in favor of the employee” ]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 25 Jun 2008 09:48:02 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Will our retirement pension suffice?]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://socialsecuritydisabilityadvocates.blogspot.com/2008/06/will-our-retirement-pension-suffice.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Recent studies done by the Employee Benefit Research Institute show that people are being too confident about their future financial situations. The institute states that majority of the people wants to maintain the same standard of living they have now when they retire.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 24 Jun 2008 09:20:56 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Federal and State Disability Welfare Benefits: Concurring thoughts]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://ssattorneys.livejournal.com/5855.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[The Lawblog entitled “Federal and State Disability Welfare Benefits” related some aspects about welfare benefits for disabled that is extended by both the federal and state government.

For the federal government, the blog relates the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) as the main federally administered disability welfare benefits granted to eligible individuals with disability. It added some brief explanation on its coverage and mechanics.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 16 Jun 2008 09:09:37 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Unfavorable Outcomes of Hiring Unqualified Disability Attorneys]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://ssattorneys.livejournal.com/5458.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Attorneys just like other professionals have their own field of expertise. Though they are knowledgeable on various laws, there is one field of law that they know by heart and spend so much time on.

Just like in the field of disability law, you may opt to consult just any lawyer but of course it pays to consult a qualified disability attorney. ]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 11 Jun 2008 09:44:59 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Heading for SSI Benefits? Read This]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 11 Jun 2008 09:08:37 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Federal and State Disability Welfare Benefits]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://socialsecuritydisabilityadvocates.blogspot.com/2008/06/federal-and-state-disability-welfare.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is the main federally administered disability welfare benefits granted to eligible individuals with disability. It is aimed at providing income to people who are unable to work because of a disability. SSDI is said to be as the nation's comprehensive means-tested program of income support for individuals with disabilities (adults and children) and the elderly.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 6 Jun 2008 09:56:02 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[How to Avoid Denial of Social Security Applications]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://ssattorneys.livejournal.com/4934.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[The Social Security Administration (SSA) is not an advocate of claims.

One should not expect them to approve your claims as soon as possible. In contrast, they scrutinize and strictly assess applications filed before it.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 2 Jun 2008 09:06:36 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Qualifying Rules for SSI Benefits]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://ssattorneys.livejournal.com/4763.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[The Supplemental Security Insurance Program of the government aims to provide financial assistance to those qualified individuals who sustained disabilities. Unlike Disability benefits, this program does not require the claimants to complete Social Security credits that they obtained from working and paying taxes.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 30 May 2008 10:10:21 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Advocates Working on your Disability Insurance Benefits]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://socialsecuritydisabilityadvocates.blogspot.com/2008/05/advocates-working-on-your-disability.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Determining and establishing your eligibility for disability insurance benefits under the rules of the Social Security Administration can be so demanding. This is true for the majority of claimants who are trying their luck and pursue their respective applications.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Los Angeles Disability Lawyer’s view on the current disability laws]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://socialsecuritydisabilityadvocates.blogspot.com/2008/05/los-angeles-disability-lawyers-view-on.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[In an article entitled “Disabled and Waiting”, which comprise the CBS News investigation into Social Security disability benefits, in its part release, it related, that each year, that there are millions of people become disabled from an accident or disease. It continued that many of these disabled person, turn to the federal government for Social Security payments.]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[dyrah@rushprintingservices.com]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 26 May 2008 11:28:20 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[SSI Overpayments]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://socialsecuritydisabilityadvocates.blogspot.com/2008/05/ssi-overpayments.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[I have dig in an illuminating and informative article relating to supplemental security income overpayments. The said article has provided the basic things to know in reference to SSI overpayments.]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[dyrah@rushprintingservices.com]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 26 May 2008 10:01:17 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Is the US legal and welfare systems relating to disability insurance benefits, sufficient.]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://socialsecuritydisabilityadvocates.blogspot.com/2008/05/is-us-legal-and-welfare-systems.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[The United States has several welfare programs devised to render assistance to qualified individuals. Under the Social Security Administration, there are several welfare benefits that has been wage by the federal government all for giving the needed financial assistance and benefits to those qualified members.]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[dyrah@rushprintingservices.com]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 18 May 2008 20:30:37 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Beware of Medical Insurance Fraud]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://socialsecuritydisabilityadvocates.blogspot.com/2008/05/beware-of-medical-insurance-fraud.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Where huge sum of money is involved, fraudulent acts are sure to take place. This is true in the medical insurance field where records of patients have been reportedly hacked by criminal elements.]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[dyrah@rushprintingservices.com]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 6 May 2008 12:43:39 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Combining Social Security Disability and Worker’s Compensation]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://socialsecuritydisabilityadvocates.blogspot.com/2008/04/combining-social-security-disability.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[The Social Security Administration (SSA) has made it possible for disabled people to continue earning income even though they are no longer working for their current employer. This is possible by offering Social Security Disability Income and Worker’s Compensation.]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[dyrah@rushprintingservices.com]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 16 Apr 2008 09:53:28 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[How to Insure your Future with Retirement Benefits Attorney]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://socialsecuritydisabilityadvocates.blogspot.com/2008/04/how-to-insure-your-future-with.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[The growth and development of the United States over these decades have been greatly attributed to its people who have given their sweat and blood in the line of both public and private service. These workers are exerting so much effort so that at the latter part of their lives they will reap what’s due them - retirement benefits.]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[dyrah@rushprintingservices.com]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 2 Apr 2008 13:59:27 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Social Security Attorney, a resource or a drawback]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://socialsecuritydisabilityadvocates.blogspot.com/2008/03/social-security-attorney-resource-or.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Indisputably, the social security administration allows to some extent representation of a lawyer in matters relating to claims of social security benefits as well as in the proceedings (appeal) held within the system.

In all instances, a claimant will usually wonder about the value of seeking refuge from a disability attorney in their respective benefits claims.]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[dyrah@rushprintingservices.com]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 31 Mar 2008 11:45:49 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Overpayment of Death Benefits: Its Impact to Future Beneficiaries]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://socialsecuritydisabilityadvocates.blogspot.com/2008/03/overpayment-of-death-benefits-its.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Social Security Death Benefits greatly reduce the financial burden of the families of the deceased worker. It somehow lessens the thought of having lost a member of a family. It is as if he didn’t die as he/she continues to support the family through the benefits the deceased family receives.


But news on overpayment of death benefits, while advantageous to some who had received more, are bad news to some who are yet to benefit from it.]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[dyrah@rushprintingservices.com]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 28 Mar 2008 15:19:02 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Overpayment of Death Benefits: Its Impact to Future Beneficiaries]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://socialsecuritydisabilityadvocates.blogspot.com/2008/03/overpayment-of-death-benefits-its.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Social Security Death Benefits greatly reduce the financial burden of the families of the deceased worker. It somehow lessens the thought of having lost a member of a family. It is as if he didn’t die as he/she continues to support the family through the benefits the deceased family receives.


But news on overpayment of death benefits, while advantageous to some who had received more, are bad news to some who are yet to benefit from it.]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[dyrah@rushprintingservices.com]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 28 Mar 2008 13:37:11 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[The Risks of Hiring An Unqualified Disability Claim Attorney]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://socialsecuritydisabilityadvocates.blogspot.com/2008/03/risks-of-hiring-unqualified-disability.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Some disability claimants make the mistake of appearing in court without a disability claim attorney. However, even when claimants have a legal counsel to represent them, their position is still at risk if they hired the wrong attorney.]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[dyrah@rushprintingservices.com]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 26 Mar 2008 11:20:04 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[The Risks of Hiring An Unqualified Disability Claim Attorney]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://socialsecuritydisabilityadvocates.blogspot.com/2008/03/risks-of-hiring-unqualified-disability.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Some disability claimants make the mistake of appearing in court without a disability claim attorney. However, even when claimants have a legal counsel to represent them, their position is still at risk if they hired the wrong attorney.]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[dyrah@rushprintingservices.com]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 26 Mar 2008 10:53:39 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Factors in Getting a Successful SSD Claims]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://socialsecuritydisabilityadvocates.blogspot.com/2008/03/factors-in-getting-successful-ssd.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[The success in getting your social security disability (SSD) claims almost always depend on these factors – the agency’s response or action, your initiative, the information you provided and your disability attorney’s efforts.

Reading the article, “Social Security Disability, Medical Records and a Disability Attorney”, posted on January 2008, you will get insights on what’s keeping the granting of claims so long. The article was a blog by a former disability rep who is obviously experienced in the field.]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[dyrah@rushprintingservices.com]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 19 Mar 2008 14:11:26 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Insurance Fraud Implications]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://socialsecuritydisabilityadvocates.blogspot.com/2008/03/insurance-fraud-implications.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Like any other fraudulent actions, insurance fraud is prevalent in our society.

Insurance fraud has long been in existence and has become a common phenomenon in our modern lives. Insurance fraud may be committed by an individual, or by organized syndicated groups.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Societal disabilities]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://socialsecuritydisabilityadvocates.blogspot.com/2008/03/societal-disabilities.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Both federal and state laws define a person with a disability as an individual who has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities, (such as such as self-care, employment or thinking) or has a record of such impairment, or is regarded as having such impairment.]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[dyrah@rushprintingservices.com]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 10 Mar 2008 10:25:02 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[How to Acquire Disability Insurance Benefit at its Fullest]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://socialsecuritydisabilityadvocates.blogspot.com/2008/03/how-to-acquire-disability-insurance.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Michael is a 24 year old strong, dynamic and outgoing individual. Who would have thought that he is now limping due to a fall? The impact of Michael’s physical condition would have been less if he is covered by a Disability Insurance Benefit. But what if he’s not?


Studies show that a 20-year-old worker has a 3 in 10 chance of becoming disabled before reaching retirement age. This only proves that whatever precautionary measures you take, chances are once in your life you will experience disability.]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[dyrah@rushprintingservices.com]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 4 Mar 2008 08:19:22 CST]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[How to Benefit from Disability Claim at an Earliest Opportunity]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://socialsecuritydisabilityadvocates.blogspot.com/2008/03/how-to-benefit-from-disability-claim-at.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Going to court without a lawyer is like driving with your eyes closed or going to war without the necessary equipment.


One should never attempt to go to court without a lawyer as this will entail devastating effects. More so, if the legal issue involved is a claim under the Social Security. Social Security claims are very complicated matter and involve tedious court processes which are unfamiliar to ordinary people.]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[dyrah@rushprintingservices.com]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 4 Mar 2008 08:11:20 CST]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[How to Fully Implement Disability Law]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://socialsecuritydisabilityadvocates.blogspot.com/2008/02/how-to-fully-implement-disability-law.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Disability Law is one which prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in employment, housing, education and access to public services. It is largely regulated by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[dyrah@rushprintingservices.com]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 26 Feb 2008 14:39:29 CST]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Another Cause of Delay in Social Security]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://socialsecuritydisabilityadvocates.blogspot.com/2008/02/another-cause-of-delay-in-social.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[For many of the Social Security disability benefits claimants, delays in their case hearings are just ordinary things and somewhat acceptable. However, since the majority of qualified beneficiaries are being greatly affected by this undue and long period of waits, the Social Security Administration must develop a strategy to resolve this issue once and for all.]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[dyrah@rushprintingservices.com]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 21 Feb 2008 08:15:30 CST]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Unrepresented Claim Means Weak Case]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://socialsecuritydisabilityadvocates.blogspot.com/2008/01/unrepresented-claim-means-weak-case.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[I read an article on going to court without a legal counsel. This article was entitled, “Going to a Disability Hearing Unrepresented Can Have Unforeseen Consequences”.]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[dyrah@rushprintingservices.com]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 25 Jan 2008 14:18:03 CST]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Hiring the Best Social Security Attorney for Your Claim]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://socialsecuritydisabilityadvocates.blogspot.com/2008/01/hiring-best-social-security-attorney.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Social Security representatives are supposed to be experts in the field of handling Social Security applications. From evaluating your case to filing an appeal after a case denial, an experienced advocate has the capability of providing the things you need to come up with a good turn out.]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[dyrah@rushprintingservices.com]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 15 Jan 2008 12:30:31 CST]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Backlogs and Delay in Welfare Benefits]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://socialsecuritydisabilityadvocates.blogspot.com/2008/01/backlogs-and-delay-in-welfare-benefits.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[For most people, especially retired employees and senior citizens, disability welfare benefits are a reliable source of income. Hence, a delay in the delivery of services by federal agencies would also mean something like an interruption in their daily living.]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[dyrah@rushprintingservices.com]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 10 Jan 2008 12:34:34 CST]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Protecting Yourself against Welfare Fraud]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://socialsecuritydisabilityadvocates.blogspot.com/2008/01/protecting-yourself-against-welfare.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Seemingly, Social Security programs have been very dependable in providing proper assistance to those workers who are in need of financial aid due to their disability, retirement, poor health conditions and even their inability to sustain a decent living. Indeed, a number of these beneficiaries who succeeded in filing their insurance application with the Social Security Administration obtain greater part of their financial requirements from their monthly Social Security checks.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[“The Potential Damage A Representative May Bring To Your Claim”]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://socialsecuritydisabilityadvocates.blogspot.com/2007/12/potential-damage-representative-may.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Pursuing a claim is not an easy task. Sometimes claimants need the help of social security representatives in order to make progress in their applications. But what happens when the representative, the one with whom you place all your trust, becomes the main reason for the delay of your claim?]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[dyrah@rushprintingservices.com]]></author><comments><![CDATA[https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=7567114935456787835&postID=3104595881109233991]]></comments><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 19 Dec 2007 13:10:05 CST]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[“Why A Disability Insurance Is Important”]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://socialsecuritydisabilityadvocates.blogspot.com/2007/12/why-disability-insurance-is-important.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[I read this article with bothersome feeling about being disabled when I reach a certain age. On the contrary, the article, ”Disability Insurance May Be Vital”, posted August 17 presents an alternative way how to anticipate problems when disability arises at certain age.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[“What Determines the Amount of SSD Income”]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://socialsecuritydisabilityadvocates.blogspot.com/2007/12/what-determines-amount-of-ssd-income.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[The article gives a fresh outlook to anyone looking for information on social security disability income. It answers questions directly and explains tangled issues in a simple, direct way.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Avoiding Survivor Benefits Application Denial]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://socialsecuritydisabilityadvocates.blogspot.com/2007/11/avoiding-survivor-benefits-application.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[It is very common in our Social Security arrangements that the survivors of departed employee are having difficulties in acquiring their benefits from the Social Security Administration. Predominantly, these circumstances happen due to the following causes:]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[dyrah@rushprintingservices.com]]></author><comments><![CDATA[https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=7567114935456787835&postID=316210023624623737]]></comments><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 23 Nov 2007 08:12:04 CST]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Medical Evidence: The Key to Winning Claim]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://socialsecuritydisabilityadvocates.blogspot.com/2007/11/medical-evidence-key-to-winning-claim.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[I just read a new article, “Social Security Disability and Medical Evidence” , posted in November 9, which highlights the importance of medical records as a strong point in winning a disability claim. Since disability cases are decided mainly based on medical evidence submitted by the claimant, it helps to have a medical record that contains the following information:]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[dyrah@rushprintingservices.com]]></author><comments><![CDATA[https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=7567114935456787835&postID=4299768788988923887]]></comments><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 16 Nov 2007 11:56:44 CST]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Why Hire a Social Security Lawyer]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://socialsecuritydisabilityadvocates.blogspot.com/2007/11/why-hire-social-security-lawyer.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[If you are in the process of pursuing for your Social Security disability benefits with yourself, I am more than half-sure that you are having a hard time. I may say that because of the fact that nearly two thirds of the total number of claimant’s petitions is being declined by the Social Security Administration.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The Reasons behind Long Social Security Waits]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://socialsecuritydisabilityadvocates.blogspot.com/2007/11/reasons-behind-long-social-security.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Social Security benefits play an important role in alleviating the financial incapacity of many qualified American workers. A part of them even totally rely on the monthly checks that they are receiving from the Social Security Administration to support their basic needs. Some enjoys their money and still chooses to continue earning added income by continuing to work or putting up their own business.]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[dyrah@rushprintingservices.com]]></author><comments><![CDATA[https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=7567114935456787835&postID=7612449232676700624]]></comments><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 12 Nov 2007 08:30:12 CST]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Pitfalls In Disability Cases]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://socialsecuritydisabilityadvocates.blogspot.com/2007/11/pitfalls-in-disability-cases.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[I just read a blog article “Disability Lawyers and The Mistakes They Make”, posted on November 2, which enumerates the common habits and practices of lawyers and representatives, which often caused unfavorable effects on the outcome of disability cases they handle.]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[dyrah@rushprintingservices.com]]></author><comments><![CDATA[https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=7567114935456787835&postID=2020788920951955432]]></comments><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 8 Nov 2007 13:38:34 CST]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[“Torn Between – Information Vs Expression”]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://socialsecuritydisabilityadvocates.blogspot.com/2007/11/torn-between-information-vs-expression.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[I just come across a news article, “TV Ratings For High Court Arguments Would Be Awful, Says Alito”, posted October 22 about the clamor of certain people to have the proceedings of the High Court televised and the court’s reaction to it.]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[dyrah@rushprintingservices.com]]></author><comments><![CDATA[https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=7567114935456787835&postID=1611864056490593451]]></comments><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 6 Nov 2007 09:51:55 CST]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Social Security Accepts Bipolar Disorder Applications]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://socialsecuritydisabilityadvocates.blogspot.com/2007/10/social-security-accepts-bipolar.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Bipolar disorder is a brain disorder, a psychiatric condition but feels psychological by experience. The patient experiences recurrent episodes of dramatic disturbance in mood, from debilitating depression to unbridled passion. The disorder distorts emotions and thoughts and destroys rationality. Bipolar disorder is biological, clinical studies show abnormal secretion of fluid in the brain yet by experience feels emotional.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Application denied – what should I do?]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://socialsecuritydisabilityadvocates.blogspot.com/2007/08/application-denied-what-should-i-do.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Are you experiencing depression because the SSA has denied the initial filing of your Social Security claim? Well, this should not cause you to express your grievances to the government. You are not the only one who has been through this misfortune. In fact, this also happened to the majority of SSDI, SSI and retirement benefit claimants who also gone through the complicated filing process but were given negative verdict. The real problem then should be determining the next step to do in order to gain positive outcome in filing your appeal.]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[dyrah@rushprintingservices.com]]></author><comments><![CDATA[https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=7567114935456787835&postID=6195811880272361029]]></comments><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 27 Aug 2007 18:51:53 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Social Security Disability Allowable Claim]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://socialsecuritydisabilityadvocates.blogspot.com/2007/07/chronic-fatigue-syndrome-social.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than one million Americans suffer from Choric Fatigue Syndrome (CFS).

In order to be diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome, a patient must satisfy two criteria:]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Social Security Benefits for Disabled Youth]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://socialsecuritydisabilityadvocates.blogspot.com/2007/07/social-security-benefits-for-disabled.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Social Security Laws also provide benefits for children below 18 years of age, who have acquired disability. A child, under the age of 18 can be eligible for such benefits if he or she meets the Social Security’s definition of disability. In addition, the child’s income as well as his or her family must fall within the eligibility limit.]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[dyrah@rushprintingservices.com]]></author><comments><![CDATA[https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=7567114935456787835&postID=5177784734962950778]]></comments><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 6 Aug 2007 09:07:34 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Increase Your Retirement Benefits after Retirement]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://socialsecuritydisabilityadvocates.blogspot.com/2007/08/increase-your-retirement-benefits-after.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Retirement benefits from Social Security is one of the things most working people look forward to help them plan for their retirement life. Without retirement benefits it would be next to impossible to have a secure life unless you begin working again after the age of 65 or are lucky enough to have family members who will provide you with everything you need in your twilight years.]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[dyrah@rushprintingservices.com]]></author><comments><![CDATA[https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=7567114935456787835&postID=2505251737888318550]]></comments><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 6 Aug 2007 09:06:21 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Your Retirement Portfolio]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://socialsecuritydisabilityadvocates.blogspot.com/2007/08/your-retirement-portfolio.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Retirement savings are important to every working American. After years of hard work, you need to have something saved up for your twilight years and also something to help you enjoy your life’s work.]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[dyrah@rushprintingservices.com]]></author><comments><![CDATA[Retirement savings are important to every working American. After years of hard work, you need to have something saved up for your twilight years and]]></comments><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 6 Aug 2007 09:05:29 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[SSDI Denial is Not Permanent]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://socialsecuritydisabilityadvocates.blogspot.com/2007/07/ssdi-denial-is-not-permanent.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Social Security Disability benefits are granted to anyone who is temporarily or permanently disabled by a physical injury or psychological condition.

However, although eligible individuals may claim disability benefits as a matter of right, it does not follow that all applications are granted by the Social Security Administration.]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[dyrah@rushprintingservices.com]]></author><comments><![CDATA[https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=7567114935456787835&postID=9021930617178678165]]></comments><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 6 Aug 2007 09:04:20 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[How Medical Insurance Fraud Hurts YOU]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://socialsecuritydisabilityadvocates.blogspot.com/2007/07/how-medical-insurance-fraud-hurts-you.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Insurance fraud or false insurance claims are claims filed with medical insurance providers or programs with intent to defraud. These are generally false claims where nothing actually was wrong with the patient, or the medical costs have been increased and medical treatments were billed but not actually performed.]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[dyrah@rushprintingservices.com]]></author><comments><![CDATA[Insurance fraud or false insurance claims are claims filed with medical insurance providers or programs with intent to defraud. These are generally fa]]></comments><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 6 Aug 2007 09:03:48 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Two Programs, One Goal]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://socialsecuritydisabilityadvocates.blogspot.com/2007/07/two-programs-one-goal.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Social Security Administration pays for disability under two programs: Disability Benefits and Supplemental Security Income.

Under Social Security Disability is an insurance program that pays to you, the members who have paid for Social Security taxes and have worked long enough under the Social Security rules, benefits for your disabilities.]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[dyrah@rushprintingservices.com]]></author><comments><![CDATA[Social Security Administration pays for disability under two programs: Disability Benefits and Supplemental Security Income.]]></comments><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 6 Aug 2007 09:03:07 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Medicaid and SSI Together]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://socialsecuritydisabilityadvocates.blogspot.com/2007/07/medicaid-and-ssi-together.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Not everybody is lucky enough to have a source of income and an able body to engage in gainful employment. For those who are unlucky enough, our government has programs to aid our citizens in their time of need and misfortune.]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[dyrah@rushprintingservices.com]]></author><comments><![CDATA[Not everybody is lucky enough to have a source of income and an able body to engage in gainful employment. For those who are unlucky enough, our gover]]></comments><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 6 Aug 2007 09:01:47 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[No Fault Compensation]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://socialsecuritydisabilityadvocates.blogspot.com/2007/06/no-fault-compensation.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Worker’s Compensation is among the oldest if not the oldest social insurance program in the United States adopted by the state of California and most of the states as well.

Prior to the worker’s compensation, an employee injured while on the job were only able to claim damages against their employees by pursuing civil or torts laws.]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[dyrah@rushprintingservices.com]]></author><comments><![CDATA[Worker’s Compensation is among the oldest if not the oldest social insurance program in the United States adopted by the state of California and most]]></comments><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 6 Aug 2007 09:00:04 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Cover Yourself and Your Family From Life Bankruptcy]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://socialsecuritydisabilityadvocates.blogspot.com/2007/06/cover-yourself-and-your-family-from.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Health insurance is one of the most important safeguards that we can get for us and our family. We work and save everyday of our lives for our family. But when emergency comes like when we figured in an accident on the way to work or contracted a serious illness, if you do not have health insurance, you will be spending huge sums of medical costs from your own pocket and your family’s savings.]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[dyrah@rushprintingservices.com]]></author><comments><![CDATA[https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=7567114935456787835&postID=7144010422885893784]]></comments><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 6 Aug 2007 08:59:09 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[SSA Appeals]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://socialsecuritydisabilityadvocates.blogspot.com/2007/08/ssa-appeal.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[There are two programs where a disadvantaged or disabled person may claim benefits from the Social Security Administration: (1) Social Security disability Insurance Benefits program (SSDI) and (2) Supplemental Security Income.]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[dyrah@rushprintingservices.com]]></author><comments><![CDATA[There are two programs where a disadvantaged or disabled person may claim benefits from the Social Security Administration: (1) Social Security disabi]]></comments><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 6 Aug 2007 08:56:36 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Social Security History]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://socialsecuritydisabilityadvocates.blogspot.com/2007/08/social-security-history.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Do you know that the Social Security Law dates back to 1935 under the leadership of Roosevelt? The need for aid in favor of the working citizens of our country have already been addressed as early as the 1930s. The government acknowledges the fact that the working masses are one of the driving force fueling the country’s stability.]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[dyrah@rushprintingservices.com]]></author><comments><![CDATA[https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=7567114935456787835&postID=7265112501208168920]]></comments><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 6 Aug 2007 08:55:25 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Help for The Helpless]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://socialsecuritydisabilityadvocates.blogspot.com/2007/08/help-for-helpless.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[If you are already of advanced age, blind or otherwise disabled and you are not able to live safely in your own home without assistance, the state of California will provide you in home care, through California State Department of Social Services. The program is called In House Social Security or IHSS.]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[dyrah@rushprintingservices.com]]></author><comments><![CDATA[https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=7567114935456787835&postID=4550168184099120916]]></comments><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 6 Aug 2007 08:53:17 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Social Security Laws 101]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://socialsecuritydisabilityadvocates.blogspot.com/2007/06/social-security-laws-101.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[The Social Security Administration defines a disability as the inability to engage in Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA) due to an impairment or a combination of impairments as established by the SSA.

The condition of being disabled must last or expected to last for at least 12 months in order to qualify.It must be remembered, however, that part time work does not automatically disqualify you from becoming a beneficiary of SSA. ]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[dyrah@rushprintingservices.com]]></author><comments><![CDATA[https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=7567114935456787835&postID=2726508883903361023]]></comments><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 6 Aug 2007 08:50:21 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Last Minute Tips]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://socialsecuritydisabilityadvocates.blogspot.com/2007/08/last-minute-tips.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[You have witnessed how taxing the process of filing a Social Security Disability Claim is, you have wasted enough time, money, and effort wishing for a favorable response to your claim. This is not the point to turn back, here are some last minute tips that may bring you closer to that pot of gold:]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[dyrah@rushprintingservices.com]]></author><comments><![CDATA[https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=7567114935456787835&postID=2413308611049133886]]></comments><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 6 Aug 2007 08:48:43 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[How Do You Protect Your Social Security Number?]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://socialsecuritydisabilityadvocates.blogspot.com/2007/04/how-do-you-protect-your-social-security.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Fraud and identity theft is one of the biggest and most prevalent criminal acts today. In the context of Social Security, somebody might get access to your social security number to obtain credit, loans, telephone accounts and other goods. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) receives several complaints of identity theft everyday; unfortunately the Social Security Administration cannot do much as they cannot fix your credit record if somebody has misused your Social Security Number.]]></description>
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