Almost two-third of all first time applications for Social Security Disability benefits are denied. The good news is that most of these applications are approved in the appeals process. The bad news for Colorado residents is that it can take up to two years for the...
Month: May 2018
Different insurance programs for injured employees
When someone is injured due to a work accident, not only does one have to deal with hospital expenses that were not expected but he or she also has to contend with taking time off from work and potentially losing out on much-needed income. Colorado residents may not...
Busting myths about Social Security
Although the Social Security Administration has been running the federal program of Social Security Disability benefits for many years, there are still a number of myths that affect Colorado residents' understanding of the system and the rules and regulations...
Memory loss and qualifying for SSD benefits
Social Security Disability benefits exist to help qualifying Colorado residents get the financial aid they need to make ends meet, as they are no longer able to work. One of the reasons a person may find himself or herself unable to work and earn a living is because...
Cutting down on construction injuries
Colorado has a booming construction sector. Development throughout the state has created lots of work for our construction workers. Unfortunately, it also creates more opportunities for accidents on job sites. Construction work is routinely one of the most dangerous...
How are budget cuts affecting SSA’s public services?
Applying for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits is complicated and often overwhelming for Colorado residents already struggling with a physical or cognitive disability. A potential applicant may find him or herself turning to the Social Security Administration...
What are “critical” cases for SSD benefits?
Much is said about how long it takes for the Social Security Administration to review a Social Security Disability benefits application and Colorado residents planning on applying may hesitate to do so because they are afraid it might take too long to be approved....
How can one prove a disability?
Much has been said about the requirements regarding qualifying for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits -- a medical condition that is expected to last for at least one year or resulting in death, and an inability to work. Colorado residents looking to apply for...
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