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Social Security Basics Explained

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After practicing Social Security disability law for decades and writing this blog for years, it is clear that most people still lack basic information about Social Security.  I try to address specific issues each week, but sometimes it a forest for the trees situation. It really helps to have a good overview of the process.

Two Articles Provide Insights

Recently, the New York Times published an article addressing the seven issues that their readers have asked them about. As you might expect, most of the questions pertain to retirement, not disability. That said, there is still a great deal of useful information in this article. Topics include whether Social Security is financially sound and the never-ending debate about when to take retirement benefits (answer: Age 70.)

US News And World Report also published a primer. This one is directed more specifically to Social Security disability. In it, they answer six questions about the program.

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I invite you to read it and then let me know if you have other questions I might be able to answer. Remember, knowledge is power.

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Since 1992, I have been helping the people of Southern Arizona get the benefits they are due. Before devoting all my efforts to assisting people with Social Security disability claims, I also handled such complex lawsuits as medical malpractice and products liability. I brought to my Social Security cases all the skills and attention to detail that I developed in the courtroom. I approach each Social Security disability case as if it were a million-dollar lawsuit. For the people trying to get Social Security benefits, their claim is every bit as important. Because I have personally handled so many Social Security cases, I have refined the skills I need to win your case for you. I have helped people win cases for every kind of ailment from arthritis to valley fever. At present, I am focused on helping those persons with neurological and orthopedic disorders. Because claims for people over age fifty bring additional complications, I particularly seek out those cases to work on. I regularly write about back and spine conditions on my blog. I actively seek out the latest information about orthopedic and neurological disorders to ensure I can represent my clients as effectively as possible. Because of my current focus, I regret that I am not able to take any cases for mental disorders. If you are over age fifty and suffer from any orthopedic or neurological disorder, please contact me at once.