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The Social Security Administration periodically reviews cases every three or seven years depending on the severity of the condition, likelihood of improvement and the age of the claimant. This process is known as a Continuing Disability Review, and its purpose is to see if the claimant has experienced a change in their living circumstances. These reviews are carried out by employees of the Disability Determination Services and will include an examination by a doctor.

If you are appealing a denied Social Security Disability claim, the wait time for an appearance at a hearing can vary greatly from only a few months to more than two years. Since there is a good chance that your claim will end up at this stage, it is important to be fully prepared for the hearing by understanding some of the expectations, procedures, and best practices for appearing before the Administrative Law Judge.

Claiming Social Security Disability can be a complex process, and it is only made more confusing by the enormous amount of misinformation available. Those who are too injured to work must often rely on Social Security Disability benefit money to support themselves, and it is imperative to understand the truth about the disability application process so as not to jeopardize a person’s chances of successfully applying for disability benefits. In this post, we will address some of the most commonly espoused myths associated with Social Security Disability.

Each and every year millions of individuals apply for Social Security Disability benefits. Many of these people quickly become frustrated as they realize how lengthy and complicated the application process can be. Some applicants may expect a decision regarding their application in a few short weeks. The fact of the matter is that very few disability applications are approved in fewer than three to four months, and most take even longer.

Each and every year, more than two-million people apply for Social Security Disability benefits. Unfortunately, the majority of these applications are denied at the initial stage of the application process. In fact, as many as 70 percent of disability applications are denied by the Social Security Administration. Oftentimes this is due to mistakes on the part of the disability applicant.

Almost all US citizens who are above 65 years old seem to know that Medicare is an encompassing insurance system that is ready to provide them medical services and benefits at low costs. However, not all younger Americans know that the program, through Social Security Disability, can also be their lifeline. It appears that Medicare does not work as well for the 8 million younger enrollees.

When a person lives with chronic and severe pain, the burden can be overwhelming. Pain can prevent you from doing even the simplest of tasks, let alone maintaining the responsibilities of full-time employment. To make matters worse, chronic pain can lead to other issues, such as anxiety and depression.

Although it has been reported that the economy is slowly getting better after some turbulent times, Social Security Disability claims are still on the rise. Why is the Social Security Administration receiving more and more claims for disability benefits? Why was there an increase of 21-percent for disability applications between 2008 and 2009? Even more importantly, what does this increasing number of disability claims mean for disability applicants?

Social Security Disability is a great benefit to those who truly need assistance due to a severe medical condition that prevents them from working for at least a year. However, sometimes people violate the law and fabricate a medical condition. Detecting a fraud in the Social Security system is a challenging process, but it is one that is necessary in order to maintain the integrity of the program.

For many suffering from debilitating medical conditions and disabilities, the process of determining whether or not you are eligible for benefits can be daunting. The main question regarding this is: What conditions qualify for disability?

According to the Social Security Administration (SSA) “blue book”, there are several medical conditions that will qualify you for benefits, however there is always room for exception.