HOW TO APPLY FOR SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY* Getting Past the Stigma & Moving Forward with Confidence

Social security disability. It's a benefit we hope we never have to claim, and one so many of us hesitate to apply for. You may be saying things to yourself like... Will I be able to afford to quit my job if I go on social security disability? Will people think I'm giving up, looking for a free ride, or that I no longer have any value? Am I disabled enough to qualify? Even if I do decide to apply, I have no idea where to start. In this episode I'll be talking one-on-one with Pittsburgh-based Attorney Dennis Liotta, of Edgar Snyder and Associates. Dennis has been representing social security disability claimants for over 20 years. For the last decade, he's been recognized as a top legal talent by the well-respected peer review publication, Best Lawyers in America. Add to that his designation as a Pennsylvania Super Lawyer, out of outstanding lawyers from over 70 areas of practice, and I was confident that I found just the right person to help me tackle this touchy and often complex subject.  EPISODE NOTES: - The shocking percentage of initial claims denied - How being under 50 may work against you - How preparation can help you beat the backlog - If your claim is denied and you need to appeal - The application itself. Be prepared to ask for help. - Are you disabled enough to qualify? - What about my pride? - Workplace accommodation - What if I'm young or haven't worked very long? - SSD & SSI. What's the difference? - What does the social security administration (SSA) consider "disabled"? - Do SSD laws vary per state? - Back pay. What is it, and will I receive it? - Can I work part-time and still receive disability benefits? - What if you decide to go back to work again and realize you can't do it? - How do disability benefits effect your taxes? - One mistake that almost always guarantees denial! - Does the SSA continue to monitor your health status after you begin receiving benefits? - The #1 tip for improving your odds of approval - Documentation. Documentation. Documentation. - The stigma surrounding social security disability - The two best ways to apply - The one way you shouldn't apply   LINKS: Attorney, Dennis Liotta, Edgar Snyder & Associates https://www.edgarsnyder.com/our-firm/attorneys/attorney-dennis-liotta.html Social Security Administration https://www.ssa.gov/ The MS Gym http://www.themsgym.com/ Brooke Slick https://brookeslick.com/ NEW! The MS Gym Podcast on Instagram https://bit.ly/2kX8Fro *Social Security Disability is a Federal program of the United States government that provides assistance to people with disabilities.