Where and How Should I Research Information About Social Security Disability

There are many places on the Internet that offer information on Social Security disability law. However, much of the information on the Internet is written by marketing companies and Internet specialists. In fact, most of the sites that you will find that show up on the first page when you do Internet searches through search engines will be from these sources. This is because marketing and Internet specialists know how to write website pages that rank high on search engines because after all their job is to know how these search engines work and get their clients to show up on searches as high as possible. If you want to find good information on Social Security disability law you sometimes will have to go beyond the first page of the search results to find what you're looking for. Websites that provide good free information about Social Security disability law are in most cases written by lawyers and representatives that actually represent clients and many do not have the knowledge of how search engines work to show up high on search results. Many websites that are written by lawyers and representatives get help from marketing Internet specialists to get higher rankings on search engines but it also can affect the way the material is presented. This does not mean that all pages that rank well on search engines do not have good information it just means if you are serious about finding information to help your claim you should take the time to look at several websites and evaluate which websites are giving you real information and which ones are only trying to get you to give you their information. Another thing you can do is try and be as specific as possible when doing a search. For example, if you want to know how to win a social security disability claim instead of searching for "Social Security Disability", search for "how to win a social security disability claim". You can tell by reading a website if the author of the material knows the subject matter and is providing real information and helpful articles. Chances are if they are providing information you can understand and is generally helpful then if you have a question this would be the type of website that might be more willing to answer that question for you. The Internet can be a very good source of information about Social Security disability but if the website you are reading does not provide you full answers, spits out legal jargon, or the information is so general as to not be helpful then you should consider moving on to the next website. If you continue to do this for several websites you will start to get a feel for the websites that are actually providing you with real helpful information and you can bookmark those websites to questions you may have in the future. Those of you who know my writings on the Internet no that I try to provide helpful information on Social Security disability and VA compensation law. Another good reference is government websites such as the Social Security Administration website and the VA website. It is hard to find good information on disability law on the Internet but you can find answers to most of your questions if you take the time to research and find websites that are genuinely trying to provide free information to the public about disability programs. After you have found a few websites you feel are giving you good information check to see if they have a custom search on the website so that when you ask your question in the search bar it will give you results from that website. You should also look for the answer to your questions on more then one website because you can not only check if the answer is the same but perhaps there is more then one way to handle a certain situation you are looking for an answer to. Research on the Internet is a good place to start and easier then other ways of getting the information you are looking for on social security disability but if you have a legal issue or problem that you need to know the answer to, or if you think you need help with your claim you should seek out a disability lawyer to help you.

Social Security Releases More Information to Public

Commissioner Astrue announced it will be making new data about Social Security available to the general public. This is part of President Obama's transparency and open government initiative. It is available at www.data.gov . I took a quick look at the webpage and I can tell you it is far from user-friendly at this stage. In the press release they did stay they plan to make the database more user-friendly in the future. I hope this is the case and that they are able to make the information understandable for the average person applying for Social Security disability benefits. The information is supposed to include information about hearing workloads and types of decisions made by administrative law judges. It is also supposed to help give people an estimated timeline as to when they can expect to have a hearing held or when a decision will be made on their SSD or SSI claim. When I have time I plan to further review this new data program and its usability and as always will post my thoughts about how this new program could benefit those applying or receiving Social Security disability benefits. My first take on the database is that it is pretty overwhelming and confusing but I have to admit I did not spend much time with it. If you are looking for information on how to win your Social Security disability claim I do not expect them to help you with that so I suggest at least for the time being you continue to read my website, the Social Security website and other informative websites that try to explain the Social Security system in plain English.

Things you can do on the Social Security Administration website.

I answer many e-mails each day. In this post I am going to try and answer some of the more common questions I get about how to do certain things as it relates to a Social Security Disability claim. I will post the question and then give you a link to the page on the Social Security Administration website where you can get your answer or handle the task you are looking to do. One question that is frequently asked is how do I apply for Social Security disability benefits. You can apply online at http://www.ssa.gov/applyfordisability/ . Another question I get is how do I get a copy of my earnings statement that shows if you have enough work credits to qualify for disability. You can get this information at the following link http://www.ssa.gov/mystatement/ . Another question I get is, how can you check the status of your application. You can check the status of your application here https://secure.ssa.gov/apps6z/IAPS/applicationStatus . I am also frequently asked how do I find my local SSA office and phone number. You can get this information at this link https://secure.ssa.gov/apps6z/FOLO/fo001.jsp . Sometimes people ask me how do they get a new Social Security card and you can find this information at http://www.ssa.gov/ssnumber/ . If you think your Social Security number was stolen and is being used by somebody else you can find information on what you can do at this link http://www.ssa.gov/pubs/10064.html . Many of you have questions about supplemental security income also known as SSI and the following link can answer many of your questions http://www.ssa.gov/pgm/links_ssi.htm . All of the above links are from the SSA website. You can find many other answers you are looking for at this website and the homepage is http://www.ssa.gov/ . What you will not find on the Social Security website is information and tips on how to win your SSDI or SSI claim. To find this information you can visit my website on Social Security Disability. On my website, you will find information on how to apply for SSD and SSI. I also provide valuable tips and information about disability and how to give yourself the best chance to win. You will also find pages on specific medical conditions and how they are handled by Social Security. If there is any questions you cannot find the answer to on my website you will also find a way to contact me to ask your specific questions. If you decide you want representation you will also find on my website a way to contact me to represent you or I can also help you find a local lawyer if you prefer. I hope you found the links on this page helpful and know if you visit my website you will find a lot of useful information for your disability claim.

Looking for answers to your Social Security Disability Disability questions?

I have recently added a customized Google search function to my ultimate disability guide website. The Google search bar has been set up to only search my disability websites and blogs to help you find the information you are looking for for your disability claim. I decided to add this because many of you have e-mailed me that you wish you had a way to search for answers to your questions on SSDI, SSI, and veterans compensation. You can find this new helpful tool at my informational Social Security Disability website at the bottom of the navigation bar on the left side of the page. If you cannot find the answers to your questions here you are always free to e-mail me. If you are looking for help with your disability claim either from myself or a local disability lawyer you can call me at the number on the site, e-mail me or fill out one of the forms on the website. I am an experienced disability lawyer and the information I provide I believe you will find helpful in your pursuit of benefits. I think you'll find that my website is different from most of the websites you will find on Social Security Disability and Veterans Compensation. What makes my website different is that I actually give you useful information that can help you win your claim. If you spend a little time on my website and use the search function I think you'll find that I provide the best information available on the web. My websites and this blog are truly intended to help you understand the disability process and how to win your claim with or without a lawyer. If while reading my website you are having difficulty finding information you think would be of value to people reading the site please let me know because I am always adding new content to my sites.