A Government Accountability Office (GAO) study of hearings-level award rates for disability claims revealed that “claimants who had representation at their hearings, were allowed benefits at a rate nearly 3 times higher than those without … [Read more...]
Retirement Age
By Jennifer Scherf The earliest age at which (reduced) Social Security retirement benefits are payable is 62. When you are eligible for full retirement benefits depends on what year you were born. People born before 1938 have what most consider … [Read more...]
Getting Awarded for Disability — the Different Levels of Appeal
by Jennifer Scherf There are always exceptions, but in general it is very hard to prove you are entitled to Social Security Disability prior to a hearing. Initial Application: Time frame of three to four months The most recent statistics … [Read more...]