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The Importance of Prior Work in a recent Virginia Social Security Disability Hearing

Thursday, March 29, 2012 by Gerald G. Lutkenhaus

In a Social Security Disability case, the claimant's past work can be the factor that wins or loses the claimant's disability case.... Read More
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Topic: Social Security Disability

Will Hiring an Attorney Win You Your Social Security Disability Case?

Friday, October 14, 2011 by Gerald G. Lutkenhaus

Hiring a lawyer will not necessarily win your disability case. However, if you have a good case, an experienced Social Security lawyer can present it to a judge in such a way that it will give you a good chance to prevail.... Read More
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Topic: Social Security Disability

Now Do You File a New Social Security Disability Claim or Do you Appeal?

Friday, August 5, 2011 by Gerald G. Lutkenhaus

  Social Security appeals to the Appeals Council may no longer be worth the long delay. It may be better to file a new claim. Due to a new SSR you cannot do both.   ... Read More
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Topic: Social Security Disability

Social Security Ruling Turns the Appeals Council into the "Bleak House"

Tuesday, August 2, 2011 by Gerald G. Lutkenhaus

Social Security by issuing SSR Ruling 11-1p has cut off the Appeals Council as an avenue to pursue justice when one has a bad administrative law judge (ALJ). ... Read More
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Topic: Social Security Disability

Getting a New Social Security Judge

Friday, April 22, 2011 by Gerald G. Lutkenhaus

There is a way to get a new and different social security judge but the process is long and difficult. ... Read More
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Topic: Social Security Disability

Age & Social Security Disability

Tuesday, January 11, 2011 by Gerald G. Lutkenhaus

When applying for Social Security Disability, the most important criteria is often the age of the applicant.... Read More
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Topic: Social Security Disability

Unemployment Comp and Social Security Disability

Thursday, August 26, 2010 by Gerald G. Lutkenhaus

The receipt of unemployment compensation benefits can mean that a Social Security Judge will conclude you are not disabled. ... Read More
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Topic: Social Security Disability

Virginia Disability for Scleroderma

Thursday, May 20, 2010 by Gerald G. Lutkenhaus

Scleroderma can be a disabling condition. It cannot be cured and can result in severe disability prevening any kind of work.... Read More
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Topic: Social Security Disability

Local v. Out of State Lawyer for a Social Security Disability Claim

Thursday, May 13, 2010 by Gerald G. Lutkenhaus

For a Social Security Disability claim, there are certain disadvantages in obtaining a lawyer who is out of state and is not familiar with the local judges and doctors.... Read More
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Topic: Social Security Disability

Immediate Social Security Disability for 88 Impairments such as Early Alzheimer's.

Friday, April 30, 2010 by Gerald G. Lutkenhaus

Social Security has provided for immediate disability approval for 88 conditions such as various types of cancer and other diseases. This is a welcome shortcut for people with these serious disabilities.... Read More
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Topic: Social Security Disability
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