Social Security Disability Law Podcast

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How Does the Veterans Administration Disability System Differ from Social Security Disability? Mar 04, 2020

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The federal government administers two huge disability programs - one for workers who can longer reliably perform a full time job (Social Security disability), and the second a program that pays cash benefits to soldiers injured while serving in the armed forces.
You would think that the standards and procedures for obtaining disability benefits would be similar for these two programs...but you would be totally wrong.
In this episode, I speak with attorney Jessica Friedman, owner of the Friedman Law firm in Birmingham, Alabama. Jessica and her firm handle both Social Security disability and VA benefits so she is able to educate us about how these programs are similar and how they are different.
You can reach Jessica at 844-203-8680 if you would like to speak with her about VA disability benefits.
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What to Expect from Social Security Disability in 2020 Jan 24, 2020

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What are the trends that we are seeing in the Social Security disability world and what can you expect in 2020 and beyond.
If you have an active application for benefits, or if you have already been approved but are concerned about a possible "continuing disability review" you need to educate yourself about the big picture as seen by a Social Security disability lawyer who interacts with SSA on a daily basis.
A quick warning: Social Security continues to make it difficult to win SSDI benefits and they are becoming more aggressive in trying to terminate benefits for those already approved. But SSA has also let us know what types of evidence will be most helpful whether you are trying to recover benefits or trying to preserve what has already been awarded.
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Jonathan Ginsberg
Social Security Disability Attorney
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How a Good Lawyer Will Prepare You for a "No Drama" Social Security Disability Hearing Nov 20, 2019

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Even though Social Security disability hearings are considered "informal" you will no doubt be stressed when you appear before the administrative law judge. Judges are very busy - often understaffed and under pressure to close cases quickly.
Experienced lawyers know that thorough and complete case preparation will make your judge's life easier and therefore make the entire process go smoothly.
In this episode, I speak with attorney Lisa McNair Palmer, a disability lawyer from Oklahoma who explains how she prepares for "no drama" disability hearings. Lisa starts her case preparation with a specific goal in mind - that her client should walk out of the hearing office feeling satisfied that nothing was left on the table. All evidence that could have been submitted was in the record. Everything that needed to be said to the judge was part of the testimony.
If you want to know how a seasoned lawyer prepares her cases, this episode is for you.
For more information about Lisa, visit her LinkedIn page or her website.
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Social Security Disability Attorney
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How You Can Influence Vocational Witness Testimony to Win Your Disability Case Oct 15, 2019

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I get a lot of questions about Social Security disability hearings. Disability hearings are unlike other court proceedings you may be familiar with because there is no attorney on the other side representing the Social Security Administration and the judge in your case serves as both a finder of fact, and SSA's representative.
Another bizarre element of SSD hearings involves the presence of a professional witness - someone you have never met - but whose testimony will determine whether you win or lose.
This professional witness is called a vocational expert witness and in this episode of the podcast I explain who serves as a vocational expert (the "VE") and what they do.
More importantly I will explain to you the steps you can take to influence the VE's testimony. The VE and the judge speak a kind of shorthand language - once you know what they are talking about, you and your lawyer can prepare your testimony to give the judge everything he or she needs to ask questions of the VE that will produce a response that the judge can use to approve your case.
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SSDI or SSI case, please contact me at
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=================== CONTACT ME =================
Jonathan Ginsberg
Social Security Disability Attorney
Website: https://www.ssdAnswers.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GinsbergLaw/
Telephone: 800-890-2262
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Over Age 50 But Don't Meet the Grid Rules - You Still Have an Advantage Aug 24, 2019

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If you are 50 years old or older you have an advantage when applying for Social Security disability. In the last episode of this podcast I talked about the grid rules - a shortcut to winning for those over age 50. But not everyone fits into a grid rule, so what can you do?
In this episode of the podcast I reveal other proven strategies for winning disability benefits if you are age 50 or older but do not fit into a grid rule. Perhaps you do not fit a grid rule because are highly educated or perhaps your impairment does not impact your physical capacity for work.
Experienced disability attorneys know that clients over the age of 50 have an advantage and your testimony is more likely to be accepted as truthful and convincing than would be the case for a younger disability applicant. Learn how to make your age and work history work in your favor when you are seeking SSDI benefits.
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=================== CONTACT ME =================
Jonathan Ginsberg
Social Security Disability Attorney
Website: https://www.ssdAnswers.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GinsbergLaw/
Telephone: 800-890-2262
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Over Age 50? You Have a Huge Advantage When Filing for Social Security Disability Jul 22, 2019

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Did you know that Social Security has a built in bias in favor of disability claimants over the age of 50? In addition to claiming disability based on SSA's listings, or presenting evidence of diminished capacity for work, the grid rules allow many claimants over 50 to win disability benefits even if they still have the ability to work full time.
Social Security recognizes that entry level jobs for workers over 50 are difficult to find, especially those with a high school or less education and limited work skills.
As I discuss in this episode, the grid rules (also called the "medical vocational guidelines") apply to claimants over age 50 with physical limitations. You also need a doctor to classify your physical capacity to sedentary, light or medium work.
I look at the grid rules for every client I speak with who is over the age of 50 - you should do the same.
Let me know what you think. What other advantages can disability claimants over the age of 50 use?
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Gridrules.net - my website that contains an easy to use version of the grid rules and examples of cases I have won using this argument.
The Dictionary of Occupational Titles - searchable edition
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=================== CONTACT ME =================
Jonathan Ginsberg
Social Security Disability Attorney
Website: https://www.ssdAnswers.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GinsbergLaw/
Telephone: 800-890-2262
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Stand Out from the Crowd and Convince Your Judge that You are Deserving of Disability Benefits Jun 18, 2019

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What makes your Social Security disability claim stand out from the 20 or 30 other cases that your judge hears during the week your hearing is scheduled. Every other person your judge hears from that week, that month and that year sincerely believes that he or she is disabled and deserving of disability benefits.
Statistically, Social Security judges approve around 45% of cases they hear, which means that they turn down 55% (more than half). And some judges have a lower than average approval rate.
So what can you do make your case stand out? Obviously, medical evidence is a big factor - if your medical record does not support a finding of disability you probably won't win. However, there are many cases where the medical evidence is solid, but not overwhelming.
In these cases, the deciding factor can be your credibility and believability. In this podcast episode I give you an example of an average to below average case that would be much stronger if the claimant demonstrated by his actions that he was worthy of being believed and was not "invested" in the idea of being disabled.
Let me know what you think? What other credibility enhancers or credibility killers can you think of.
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=================== CONTACT ME =================
Jonathan Ginsberg
Social Security Disability Attorney
Website: https://www.ssdAnswers.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GinsbergLaw/
Telephone: 800-890-2262
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The Five Elements of a Winning Back Pain Social Security Disability Case Jun 01, 2019

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Back pain is perhaps the most common ailment for adults in the United States, so it is no surprise that Social Security disability judges see more back pain claims than any other medical complaint.
Because back pain cases are so common, yours must stand out if you hope to win. In this podcast episode I discuss what I consider to be the five elements of a winning back pain case based on over twenty-five years of representing deserving clients.
If the evidence in your case and your testimony follows the profile I set out, you will be providing the Social Security administrative law judge the information he/she expects to see in a strong back pain case.
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=================== CONTACT ME =================
Jonathan Ginsberg
Social Security Disability Attorney
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Telephone: 800-890-2262
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Social Security Disability Judge Reveals the Evidence She Needs to Approve Your Claim May 15, 2019

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What type of evidence does a Social Security disability judge need to approve your claim?
Social Security defines disability in terms of how your medical problems impact your capacity for work. But your judge won't approve your claim unless your file contains compelling evidence supporting your claim.
In this episode, I discuss the strongest evidence you can have in a disability claim. I also explain what you can do if the "best" evidence simply does not exist in your claim. You can still win, but you have to think outside the box and give the judge both medical and non-medical evidence and compelling testimony so that you will receive what every disability claimant wants - a fully favorable decision.
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============== FREE CASE EVALUATION =============
If you or a loved one would like a case evaluation for your
SSDI or SSI case, please contact me at
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================================================
=================== CONTACT ME =================
Jonathan Ginsberg
Social Security Disability Attorney
Website: https://www.ssdAnswers.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GinsbergLaw/
Telephone: 800-890-2262
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Mistakes to Avoid in you Social Security Disability Case Apr 15, 2019

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What are the common mistakes that you need to avoid when filing your Social Security disability claim and appealing a denial. What do you need to watch out for at your disability hearing?
In this episode, I interview Chicago Social Security disability lawyer Jonathan Pearson. Jonathan lives and works in Chicago, where he represents disability claimants in Chicago, Evanston, Lake Forest, Orland Park, Schaumburg, and Downers Grove. He represents claimants at all stages of the disability application process and he shares his extensive knowledge about disability law on his website and blog.
In our conversation Jonathan and I discuss some of the common problems that derail even the most deserving SSDI and SSI claims. You greatly improve your chances at winning disability benefits if you speak Social Security's language and you understand that every word you write or speak in pursuit of disability benefits is important.
As Jonathan notes in our discussion you should never assume SSA understands what you are trying to say unless you offer a detailed explanation. I hope you enjoy hearing from Jonathan Pearson as much as I did and invite you to rate this podcast and let me know what you think and what you would like from future episodes.
=============== FREE SURVIVAL KIT ================
Don't know where to begin? Download my free
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============== FREE CASE EVALUATION =============
If you or a loved one would like a case evaluation for your
SSDI or SSI case, please contact me at
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================================================
=================== CONTACT ME =================
Jonathan Ginsberg
Social Security Disability Attorney
Website: https://www.ssdAnswers.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GinsbergLaw/
Telephone: 800-890-2262
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