VETERANS DISABILITY OF HUNTSVILLE

  The Social Security Act provides benefits for workers who are disabled.  It does not provide benefits to workers who cannot find a job.  There is huge distinction. The following are EMPLOYMENT PROBLEMS,not covered by the Social Security Act; therefore, no benefits are payble for any of these situations: Nobody will hire me. There are no jobs open in my neighborhood. My job skills are ancient and no longer in demand. The economy has tanked. The work I used to do is now performed by machines (automation). The type of jobs I could once get have moved to Mexico or Asia.  Employers only see me as a liability. I repeat that the above type of reasoning relates to unemployment and has nothing to do with disability or Social Security.   I must have a strategy to win Social Security disability and my strategy must focus on  Why I am Disabled , not Why I Can't Get a Job.  Why I am disabled must, therefore, focus on what I can and cannot do i...

Only about one-fourth of applications for Social Security disability benefits are approved without a hearing.  Below are some of the serious mistakes that claimants make.  If you are filing for Social Security disability, know these mistakes and avoid them for the best chance of winning benefits: 1.  If you have a 100 percent permanent disability rating from the Veterans Administration, ask for an expedited decision.  Disabled veterans, even those still on active duty, can qualify for a fast Social Security disability decision if they meet the 100% rule.  This can cut 12 months or more off your wait time to be approved.  It is up to you or your representative to document that you have a 100% VA disability at the time you file your Social Security claim.  You should submit your VA award letter with your application. 2.  Don't fail to ask your own doctor to complete a Medical Source Statement.  This is a form which explains what specif...