Disability Tip: Stay in treatment!

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Do not assume your doctor knows everything

When is the Best Time to Apply?

How do I get by while waiting for my benefits?

Meet Attorney Jill Mitchell

December 2014

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Assuming your doctor knows everything is a mistake

Millions of people file for Social Security Disability and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) every year. The Social Security Administration (SSA) is required by law to decide whether someone is disabled largely based on a review of relevant medical records. Because of these rules it is important that any claimant, a person who files for Social Security Disability or SSI, get regular medical treatment. Just getting into treatment with your doctors, therapists, counselors, and other professionals is not enough...

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When is the Best Time to Apply for Social Security Benefits?

You should apply for Social Security Disability or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits when your health no longer allows you to work at the level of Substantial Gainful Activity...

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Disability Lawyer Update

How do I survive financially while waiting to receive my benefits?

Getting a decision regarding your Social Security Disability or Supplemental Security Disability benefits can sometimes take a very long time. This long wait can cause severe hardships for many families since disabled claimants are, by definition, unable to work on a full-time basis...

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Meet Attorney Jill Mitchell

Jamie Jill Mitchell was born and raised in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. She graduated from the University of Texas at Arlington...

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Finding the Support (Group) You Need

If you, or someone in your family, live with a disability, it can be hard to find the support you need. You may feel alone, or that no one else understands what you are going through. While family and friends can be good sounding boards, they can also lack a specific understanding of your unique situation. That is where a support group comes in...

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