The Bureau of Disability Determination (BDD) in the PA Department of Labor & Industry assists the Social Security Administration (SSA) in determining eligibility for SSDI benefits. Contact BDD at 1-888-772-1409 if you have any of these issues. The local field office informs you that your cla...
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A claims representative (CR) works in the district office and assists individuals in establishing entitlement to disability benefits. What is Disability Determination Services? Disability Determination Services (or DDSs) is a network of local SSA field offices and state agencies that review disability c...
The finished application is then sent to Disability Determination Services (DDS). This is where your initial claim will be reviewed, not at your local Social Security Administration office. Again about 60 to 70% of these initial claims are rejected. If your claim is rejected, your social securi...
Check your most recent paperwork from the Social Security Administration. There should be a disability determination officer's name and contact information. She handles your claim directly and can help you track your retroactive payment. Visit or call your local Social Security office. Find your loca...
Two factors are involved in the determination of whether a disabled individual is qualified. First, the employer must determine whether the individual satisfies the job prerequisites at the time of the hiring decision. This determination should not be based on speculative fears that the employee will...
It's a good idea to get an experienced special-needs planning attorney involved early in the process – as soon as you know disability is a potential issue – to preserve eligibility for benefits and to protect the family’s assets. Your Social Security office will be able to refer you to...
Initial Social Security Disability application filed with the Disability Determination Bureau. If denied, Reconsideration Appeal filed with the Disability Determination Bureau. If denied, Hearing Requested with the Office of Hearing Operations. Hearing is held before an Administrative Law Judge. ...
Through knowledge of the law and an uncompromising determination to fight for their clients, Sackett and Associates has been helping disabled people in Northern California (and nationwide) get approved for Social Security Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income. Read More We represent cli...
Indianapolis social security and personal injury lawyers at Hankey Marks & Crider are committed to assisting those who are seeking SSD benefits or have been injured in an accident.