Category Archives: Social Security Disability

Social Security Disability Hearings By Nicholas Wearne, Associate Attorney If you appeal a denial for social security benefits you will eventually end up at a hearing.  Clients often get very nervous for the hearing and ask me what they are going to be like.  When a hearing is scheduled in your case it will be...

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Can I work while I am waiting to hear back  on my disability application? By Nicholas Wearne, Associate Attorney Snow, Carpio & Weekley My advice is do not work if you have applied for social security disability.  Technically you can work for up to 3 months after you have applied for disability and if it...

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Social Security Disability FAQ’s By Nicholas Wearne, Attorney Social Security Disability Snow, Carpio & Weekley Unemployment and Other Potential Roadblocks to Social Security Disability Benefits The social security system is not for the faint of heart.  It is a long, hard, and harsh road that can be financially devastating.  It can take months if not years of...

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Can I apply for SSD if I am not a citizen? By Nicholas Wearne, Attorney Social Security Department Snow, Carpio & Weekley If you are a documented permanent resident and have worked 5 of the last ten years in the United States at a job where you have paid taxes then you will likely have...

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