Tuesday Tips for the Frustrated Claimant

Injured, sick, chronic pain, chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, frequent flare ups, migraine

headaches—the list goes on.

All good reasons to file for Social Security disability. All reasons likely to be overlooked by Social Security and end with denied claims.

What can you do to win your case? […]

You probably already know that Social Security takes what seems like forever to act on Social Security disability claims. That’s an enormous problem. You’re waiting and waiting for Social Security to act while your savings are rapidly dwindling. You worry about being dependent on relatives and friends.

I’ll tell you […]

Does it not seem odd that Social Security denies about 31% of disability claims filed by veterans with a 100% VA disability rating? Research was published on this 10 years ago. Nothing has changed since.

1. Don’t dress up. It’s not necessary. It tends to make you look healthier than you are.
2. Other than a wedding ring, leave the jewelry at home.
3. Keep makeup to a minimum.
4. No fancy fingernails.
5. To the extent it’s practical, cover up tattoos.
6.  The hearing isn’t a math test. […]

I frequently hear from people who have delayed filing because they want to get their papers together. My question is always, “What papers?”

There are no papers to gather before you file disability. When you put in a disability application, Social Security does the work of contacting the clinics, urgent cares, […]