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Railroad Disability Benefits Added to the Freedom Disability Mission
Here at Freedom Disability we take pride in listening to our customers. For example, when veterans of the United States Armed Forces told us they needed help getting disability benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), we took action. I’m proud to say that, since 2010, our sister company Alpha, with its group of [...]
Read moreWhat are Non-Medical Requirements for Social Security Disability Benefits?
One of our claimants—let’s call her Kathleen – was confused and concerned when she got a letter from the Social Security Administration (SSA) that stated she had met the medical requirements for disability benefits, but the non-medical requirements of her claim still needed to be reviewed before a decision could be made. SSA asked her [...]
Read moreSocial Security Disability and Retirement Benefits – What’s the Difference?
Answers to Questions about Disability and Retirement Benefits I know from my experience in helping people with their Social Security disability claims both here at Freedom Disability, and in past years at the Social Security Administration (SSA), that people get confused about Social Security disability benefits and Social Security retirement benefits. In fact, we get [...]
Read moreOur Disability Advocates Reveal Their Caring Spirit Through Volunteer Work
Every April, one week is set aside to celebrate volunteerism in America. Considering the advocacy work we do for people with disabilities, I thought it would be interesting to ask our disability advocates if they volunteer and why…
Read moreInjured Carpenter Qualifies for Disability Benefits – A Lesson on Vocational Grids
Pete was a carpenter by trade but one day he fell on his back. He didn’t recover well…his doctor told him he could never go back to carpentry work and advised Pete to apply for …
Read moreTalk it Out at Freedom Square
From the first day that Freedom Disability takes on your case, you become our customer. This means that in addition to our high-level advocacy service, you get privileges…
Read moreHow to Win a Social Security Disability Case –That’s the Challenge
I am an attorney at Freedom Disability. I know from my experience that every case I work on has a different set of unique circumstances influencing its outcome. Here are a few examples…
Read moreCan I Apply for and Win Social Security Disability Benefits While Collecting Unemployment?
My answer to this question is yes, you can. However, it is complicated. You’re implying you’re ready, able and willing to work…but you’re disabled and can’t work…
Read moreThe Fight for Social Security Disability Benefits Can’t be Won by Threats
Reports in the news about threats to SSA employees and judges from disability claimants denied benefits are concerning …and unfortunate…
Read moreSocial Security Disability Fraud and the Next Door Neighbor Syndrome
“My neighbor got disability benefits really fast and there’s nothing really wrong with him. How come he got approved and I didn’t?” I hear this complaint from people often…
Read moreFind Financial Relief Through HelpWell
HelpWell is a Freedom Disability service that helps people identify and apply for free local, state, and federal benefit programs from the comfort of their own home and without the hassle of having to complete application forms…
Read moreFormer Social Security Disability Examiner Gives Insight on How Disability Cases are Evaluated
I worked for ten years adjudicating disability claims for a DDS office. I know how the disablity approval system works…
Read moreHow We Help Our Claimants Tell Their Disability Story to SSA
How good are you at telling your story to Social Security about how your disability impacts your life? This is what you must do when you apply…
Read moreDisability Advocates Save Time for Their Claimants by Accessing SSA Files Online
There is no doubt that we all feel frustrated with how long it takes the Social Security Administration to make decisions on disability cases. But, I do have something positive to report…
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