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Filing a claim for disability benefits

Most of the people who contact my office are seeking representation for a Social Security Disability claim that has been denied.  But, we also get calls with questions about how to start the claims process. 
The first step to receiving disability benefits is to file an application for benefits.  Social Security offers a couple of options [...]

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Make Sure You Don’t Miss Your Stimulus Payment

Taken from IRS Publication IR-2008-65, April 23, 2008:
“Even though April 15 has passed, the Internal Revenue Service today reminded retirees, disabled veterans and others who normally do not file a tax return that there is still time to submit a 2007 form to receive an economic stimulus payment.”
“People who have no tax filing requirement but [...]

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SSA Disability Basics Part 3

Once it is determined that a social security disability claimant is not engaged in substantial gainful activity, the next step in the claims analysis is to determine whether the individual suffers from a “severe impairment.”
SSA defines a “severe impairment” as any impairment or combination of impairments which significantly limits your physical or mental ability to [...]

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Welcome To The Hill•Boren Social Security Disability Blog

Hello, my name is Michael Hartup and I am the attorney that represents our Social Security Disability clients here at Hill Boren.  I’ve created this blog to provide education, news, and comment on Social Security Disability laws and issues.  I hope you will find the content here informative and useful.  Please feel free to contact [...]

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