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Tel: (305) 789-6625

Broward County
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Pompano Beach, Florida 33073
Tel: (954) 933-0896/0947

Palm Beach County
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West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Tel: (561) 683-0050/0152

Disability FAQ

Can alcoholics and drug addicts really get Social Security disability benefits?
Can I appeal a case beyond Social Security to the Federal Courts?
Can I get both worker's compensation and Social Security disability benefits?
Do I have to go through reconsideration?
Do I really have to hire a lawyer to represent me in my Social Security disability claim?
Do you have to be permanently disabled to get Social Security disability benefits?
How can I tell if I will be found disabled by Social Security?
How do I apply for Social Security disability benefits?
How does Social Security determine if I am disabled?
How far back will they pay benefits if I am found disabled?
How long do I have to wait after becoming disabled before I can file for 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?
How long does it take to get a hearing on a Social Security disability claim?
How long will I be able to receive social security disability benefits?
How many different types of Social Security disability benefits are there?
How much does it cost to hire an attorney?
How much money will I receive if I qualify for social security disability benefits?
I am 60% disabled. Do I get 60% of my 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 am disabled by mental illness. Can mental illness serve as the basis for a Social Security disability claim?
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?
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?
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?
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 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 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?
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 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?
I am a widow. I have not worked in public work in many years. I am disabled. Can I get Social Security disability benefits?
If I am approved for Social Security disability benefits, how much will I get?
If I get on Social Security disability benefits and get to feeling better and want to return to work, can I return to work?
If I get Social Security disability benefits will I get Medicare?
If I get Social Security disability benefits will I get Medicaid?
If I receive social security disability benefits and my disabilities get worse or I am diagnosed with other health problems, can my monthly benefit amount be increased?
If the Administrative Law Judge denies my claim, can I appeal any more?
Is there a list of illnesses that Social Security considers disabling?
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?
What are examples of disabilities?
What are my chances of winning at a hearing?
What are my chances of winning at reconsideration?
What are Social Security Disability Benefits?
What can I do to improve my chances of winning my Social Security disability claim?
What do I do if I am denied benefits?
What do I do if Social Security denies my claim for Social Security disability benefits?
What happens if I qualify for social security disability benefits?
What is "reconsideration"?
What is the Appeals Council?
What is the definition of disability used by Social Security?
What is the difference between Medicare and Medicaid?
What is the difference between social security disability and SSI?
What is the earliest age that a person can receive social security disability benefits?
What is the Social Security hearing like?
What would my attorney do to represent me in my social security disability case?
When should I apply for social security disability benefits?
When should I contact an attorney?
Who decides if I am disabled?
Who makes the reconsideration determination?
Who qualifies?
Why does Social Security consider my age in determining whether I am disabled?
Why does Social Security turn down so many claims for disability benefits?
Will it help if I ask my Congressional Representative to help me get Social Security disability benefits?
Will my workers' compensation payments and other disability payments affect my social security disability?