Category Archives: Social Security Disability

  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 …

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When should I apply for SSD? by Nicholas Wearne, Attorney SSD Department Snow, Carpio & Weekley One would think that the best time to apply for social security disability is right away or as soon as you know you are going to be disabled.  That is not necessarily the case.  One of the things you …

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What if I get denied? By Nicholas Wearne, Attorney Social Security Department Snow, Carpio & Weekley Clients come in to consult with me usually when they have recently been injured or when they have applied for social security disability and been denied.  If you have applied for social security disability benefits and been denied, do …

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How old do I have to be to apply for SSD? By Nicholas Wearne, Attorney Social Security Department Snow, Carpio & Weekley This is kind of a trick question and difficult to answer.  A person is disabled under under the law if they 1) have a severe injury (injury that takes more than a year …

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