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Justin S. Raines
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How does one deal with drug addiction or alcoholism in a disability case?
In both Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) disability benefits cases, drug...
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Justin S. Raines
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What is Disability Determination Services, and what does it do?
If you apply for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits (SSD, SSDI, or DIB) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits, your...
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Justin S. Raines
- 2 min
What conditions qualify for Social Security disability benefits?
When you apply for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits (SSD, SSDI, or DIB) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits, you...
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Justin S. Raines
- 3 min
What is a consultative examination, and why should I attend?
When you’re applying for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits (SSD, SSDI, or DIB) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI), the...
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Justin S. Raines
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What is my “date last insured” for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits?
SSDI, also abbreviated SSD or DIB, is a Social Security disability program that pays benefits based on a person’s earnings history. When...
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Justin S. Raines
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What should I expect at my disability hearing?
Your Social Security disability hearing before an administrative law judge (ALJ) is probably the most important appeal in your case. This...
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Justin S. Raines
- 3 min
What should I do before my disability hearing?
Your Social Security disability hearing before an administrative law judge (ALJ) is the most important appeal in the Social Security...
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Justin S. Raines
- 2 min
Why should I attend my hearing before an administrative law judge (ALJ)?
The ALJ hearing is the best chance that you have of winning your case. Whether you’re applying for Social Security Disability Insurance...
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