Question: After my disability application was denied, I filed my Request for Reconsideration appeal online. What should I expect next? Answer: Nice job appealing online! Next, you will get a letter from Social Security that confirms they received your Request for Reconsideration appeal. If you do not hear anything from Read more…
Question: My application for SSDI or SSI disability benefits was denied. What do I do now? Answer: Your choices now are to 1) appeal, 2) re-apply, or 3) give up. (HINT: we advise most claimants to APPEAL.) When these reasons are given for denying a claim, consider appealing: Based on Read more…
First – GO TO THE DOCTOR! You MUST have medical evidence to support your claim. Next – TALK TO THE DOCTOR! Yes, you actually need to TELL the doctor everything that is wrong with you. Your doctor is not a mind reader. These kinds of details are important: “My symptoms Read more…
Question: Will using Medical Marijuana hurt or help my claim for Disability Benefits? Answer: Medical marijuana isn’t likely to help your claim. But, don’t give up, yet. Read on. Let’s face it, many people who qualify to use medical marijuana in Arkansas are clearly struggling with their mental and/or physical Read more…