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Category Archives: Can This Case Be Won?
What is an Alleged Onset Date?
When you apply for social security disability, you’ll be asked what date you say you became disabled. This date is known as your “alleged onset date” or AOD. Sometimes the answer is obvious. Since you cannot be “disabled” and earning … Continue reading
What to Expect at Your Hearing: Part 2
In my last blog post, I talked about what to expect in the first part of your hearing, when you are questioned by both the administrative law judge (the ALJ) and by your lawyer. During that time, the ALJ will … Continue reading
Can This Case Be Won? Episode Four
This feature appears from time to time as a means of illustrating the challenges that most applicants for social security disability benefits undergo, in their efforts to be approved. These challenges include the many levels of decision-making for a social … Continue reading
Can This Case Be Won? Episode 3
This feature appears from time to time as a means of illustrating the challenges that most applicants for social security disability benefits undergo, in their efforts to be approved. These challenges include the many levels of decision-making for a social … Continue reading
Can This Case Be Won? Episode 2
“He’s had terrible seizures ever since he went on a drinking binge.” “My husband has lost all hope of ever working again since he developed grand mal seizures.” said Shana, age 30. A petite woman with streaked purple hair, Shana’s … Continue reading
Can This Case Be Won? Episode 1
Can This Case Be Won? This feature will appear from time to time as a means of illustrating the challenges that most applicants for social security disability benefits undergo, in their efforts to be approved. These challenges include the many … Continue reading