What is #1 Biggest Mistake You can Make When Applying for Social Security Disability?

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7 жыл бұрын

What evidence do you need to prove to the Social Security Administration that you are disabled? Many people lose otherwise winnable cases because they do not fully understand how Social Security defines the term “disability.”
In this video, I discuss many of the mistaken ideas about disability that I often hear. Disability can mean different things depending on who you are speaking with, but if you are trying to win benefits from the Social Security Administration, disability has only one definition. Watch this video and keep this definition in mind and you will be much more effective when filling out SSA’s forms and when you testify in court.
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@emncaity 4 жыл бұрын

I'm just continually amazed by why anybody would downvote a thing like this. Guy is trying to do some good in the world, handing out free information that can really make a positive difference. I absolutely guarantee you he could've used this time to make more money for himself by taking more clients. Thanks so much for posting, Mr. Ginsberg.

@jenbill 3 жыл бұрын

They are trolls who do nothing but down vote as many videos as they can, it’s only way they can feel better about their sad miserable existence hell they even down vote cat videos who does that? 😂

@sarahbaca8123 3 жыл бұрын

People who downvote him are usually the ones who say these videos are really a commercial in disguise.I have no problem with that because its still helpful and I would seek his counsel after watching him.

@coryc1904 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you much for this video. I was just approved today after only six months, and literally zero documentation of a single thing!!!! It was so easy. And looking back, I definitely was in the mind set of thinking about what I'm capable of at work etc, not just my problems, but how they've affected past jobs I've had and future jobs I might get. Your advice seems really excellent. And I enjoyed your delivery very much, you're a pleasure to listen to.

@cindymiller2928 2 жыл бұрын

I like the fact that you don’t judge people or talk down to people.

@fogstreet108 7 жыл бұрын

That describes me perfectly !! I've tried to think of any work I can do without being fired within a month for being late, or not being able to stand any longer etc.. and sadly there is nothing for me. every morning I'm frozen in pain and it takes awhile to get up , if I can at all !!

@ajoecel 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Mr Ginsberg you're doing a great thing help those of us who need disability and need this kind of advice.

@ssdattorney 6 жыл бұрын

You are welcome. Thanks for the kind words.

@franceswiggins1347 7 жыл бұрын

I have been in the health care industry for the past 35 years both as a treating physician (I am a retired Chiropractor) as well as writing Evaluations of Impairment for Social Security, Work Comp and Personal Injury. I just wanted to take a moment to let you know I find your work both informative as well as insightful. I refer my social security clients to your channel for additional information. Thanks so much for your input. I hope they call.

@MsamerieJohnson 6 жыл бұрын

Frances Wiggins Hello, You were a medical physician and became a chiropractor afterwards? SSD honors your paperwork because you were a Dr by their terms. One issue when filing was that I went to a chiropractor only - for 8 mos, in my mind I was going to get better and go back to work.

@eliicd303 5 жыл бұрын

Chiropractors are not physicians. They have no medical degree.

@starkitten2762 7 жыл бұрын

Hearing the Vocational Expert tell the judge that there were no jobs available that I could perform because of the limitations of my disability was the first moment during the hearing that I could actually breathe. It felt like I had been holding my breath through the entire process. And it really did seem to make a difference once she said it because after that, the judge's questions turned towards pain management and how much my illnesses limit me where the first part of the hearing seemed to focus on what I was still capable of and how I could make adjusts to keep working.

@mory4586 5 жыл бұрын

Your comment is what I needed! My hearing is on may 21st. I'm petrified. Could you please let me know what to expect? Thank you. P.S. How did it all turn out for you? Hope in your favor. I think it's so hard to explain to someone the pain and the anxiety that even applying for this is, that they should know that it's not something I would do out for a life without working, believe me, if I could, I think it easier to work than all I have had to prove, to get to where I am. Thanks for listening and sharing.

@charlesbonds438 3 жыл бұрын

Everyone one needs to watch this before applying for social security disability. I wish I had.absolutely brilliant in my opinion.

@brandonmanuel2842 6 жыл бұрын

I had a very good lawyer. I got approved for Social Security disability my first try. FYI: make sure you keep seeing your doctor because you WILL get a Social Security disability update form to fill out later on.

@downhomegirl5 3 жыл бұрын

What were the key things you did to get approved the first time? How long did the process take?

@Delfi1900 5 жыл бұрын

One of the biggest mistakes is applying for SSD !! I won my case but lost all my medical coverage!!!! I am 54 years old!!!! I am disgusted with the system!!! They make u wait 3+ years to get approved!! Then after I get approved you lose everything again!!! The system is set up so you loose everything you have ever worked for and they are hoping you die in the process!!!! I am disgusted with the entire system!!!! So now that I will be needing 👋 and back surgery!? I will have no coverage,,,,,,,,,,, Great going government and law makers!!!👏👏👏👏👏👏 you don't car!! You make great money and you will always have medical insurance!!!!!

@selmaduracak6169 3 жыл бұрын

I am so sorry for you! I got letter from social security administration and answer is unfavourable 🤨😫

@LifeIsGood2017 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video!

@marvincarrollshelpfortheho6666 3 жыл бұрын

You are so awesome! Thank you very much for all you videos! I receive SSI already, and because of your videos, I now have a better chance of keeping it! SSI agents don’t even give us helpful tips like this! You are saving live and relationships everyday with these videos! Thank you agin, very kind Sir! 🙏🏽

@thehappyfrog1164 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you man your really helping me out

@ia1530 3 жыл бұрын

As a teacher myself, this is one style of presentation I would emulate in a heartbeat, nice job!

@ssdattorney 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much.

@petecarr49 7 жыл бұрын

One thing you need to explain..How can you defend an applicant when the judge and the Voc expert go out if their way to deny a person by ignoring medical evidence and all eveidence that proves your case? When The Vocational expert says that you cannot do any of your previous work, and then proceedss to state you can do some job that's even more taxing on any of your disabilities.

@mory4586 5 жыл бұрын

I'm going to be attending my hearing on may 21st. Needless to say, I'm extremely nervous. I'm under psychiatric care, psychiatric care, and just this past few years my back has been getting worse and worse. I'm also under the care of a neurosurgeon. I'm depressed most of the time, and when I'm not, and I go someplace I immediately start panicking and the anxiety it totally is in control of me . I'm petrified of the upcoming hearing. I'm nervous about this vocational person they are going to have there. As you can see I'm all over the place. Thanks for letting me vent. If you could help one person with all the information you have and explain it to us... then please keep it coming, because I'm at least that one person who has each and every one of your videos! It helps me to understand and to know what to expect. Kudos to you Sir.

@ssdattorney 5 жыл бұрын

Tell the truth and focus on the mental health issues that would prevent you from working - issues with attention and concentration, persistence and pace, focus, emotional stability. The vocational witness is not there to hurt you or help you - they just answer "what if" questions from the judge and your lawyer.

@sammyb1768 4 жыл бұрын

I have not been able to work a simple job and stay consistent, Always have had ADHD and struggled with it, as well as anxiety, have medical records that go way back!

@bamamoondog9039 7 жыл бұрын

Once again a great video. Great questions with answers. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

@ssdattorney 7 жыл бұрын

You are most welcome.

@anthonybarrow1142 6 жыл бұрын

+Social Security Disability videos Dear sir. I have a daughter who has a disorder that was diagnosed with pdsd hi anxiety disorder and other problems that her psychologist had sent to an attorney. what can she do? She just can't cope and I'm lost at this time. She was hospitalized last week with heavy drugs and just said to her well give u a buss ticket to a homeless shelter. what can she do?

@emilymathews7073 Ай бұрын

I can’t bear to view these anymore, so I’ve stopped (though JG is always great) because I just am always terrified that “they” will come after me, for any “sin” I’ve allegedly committed (i I have not). Lots of these videos just scare the 💩 out of me. My mental health is just too precarious for this. Yes, I do have a therapist. Yes, I sound nuts and paranoid and insane. I am, I guess. Wish SSA would just lower the boom on me and get it over with. This is why I never spend one cent of my money, waiting for sone of hellacious form letter I will get. I stick my head in the sand, and cry a lot, so I gotta stop with these videos that help so many….and I’m glad they do! I fought SO HARD for a long time to get my approval. I bet you have, too. Hopefully if you fight the fight, you’ll get there, Be good, y’all.

@melvernthompson2682 4 жыл бұрын

Very informative.

@evette45evette21 5 жыл бұрын

Now I understand. THANK YOU.

@ssdattorney 5 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome.

@lorindadaigle8517 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I don't even know where to get started, my back goes out at least 2 times a week. I have lumbar disk disease. And scoliosis. I don't know how to apply because I don't have any proof. I haven't been to the Dr in like 7 years because I have no health insurance. The last scan had was at an ER and they told me that I would be in a wheelchair before age 50. I have been living in pain for years just taking Ibuprofen and other over the counters that don't work. I quit my job over a year ago. And now I have been trying to work little part times here and there but now I don't even think can do that anymore.

@charlesbonds438 3 жыл бұрын

These UTube videos are excellent and I wish I would have watched them before my first SSD attempt.

@Lovenpain 7 жыл бұрын

Great video! I got done with my second hearing on march 3. Now waiting for the judges decision. Very scared that I might loose. But I do have a lawyer that had been with for the past two years out of 5 years that I haven't worked. Just it's taken so long to get this decision and I don't know if that's a good thing or a bad thing. Anyways, I've watch most of your videos and it helped me cope with process. Thank you for sharing your experience with us! :)

@ssdattorney 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks.

@jasonbabcock7364 5 жыл бұрын

God bless you, I too waited for only 3 years but became homeless during the last 9 months as money ran out. But boy was I able to make up for my lost life with over 100k in back pay. Now I can honestly relate and understand what those homeless people face on a daily basis...pure HELL.

@avaolivia2 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your videos. I'm 66 and have been diagnosed with SEVERE bilateral hip osteoarthritis over 4 years ago! Now, in 2020, I'm working at a job where I'm on my feet all day. Over the last 4-5 months, the pain from my lower back and both hips, (the right hip the worst) is horrible. I am currently receiving SSI benefits due to my age and my job allows me to have, with SSI, an adequate income to live.... but I must work. I'm only looking at SSI disability benefits to cover my anticipated bi-lateral hip transplants (done separately), per my doctor's advice over the next 8 months to a year and the recovery and recuperation needed. That's all. This money would pay for this surgery and the post recovery. Is that sound planning and feasible?

@marcolunamancera4047 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Attorney Ginsberg, I've applied twice and been turned down both times. I have been chronically ill since 1988. I find your videos informative and insightful as to how the system works. Thank you for your valuable information.

@ssdattorney 5 жыл бұрын

Glad you find them helpful, Marco.

@MarcoLunaMan 5 жыл бұрын

@@ssdattorney Thanks again I subscribed to your channel, I'm applying for SSI and I find your videos very informative.

@GiveHimGlory89 4 жыл бұрын

Can I use the standard mileage deduction of .575 for 2020 for net earnings for sga while on ssdi? That is the Net Earnings from Self-Employment (NESE). Do you know anything about this? Thanks.

@elainewindle65 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you I won my case but i Don't know what is next

@gmogottago7746 6 жыл бұрын

I wonder if they check people's social media when prepping cases. That will tell them a lot since people blab about everything on those things.

@melvinwagner3989 7 жыл бұрын

I was working and was hurt, my knee blew out and I had to have a replacement. I was sixty four at the time I "retired" because I couldn't do that work anymore. I took my SS at reduced amount, because I "retired" earlier than I could have. My question, Now that I have already starting receiving SS and have not claimed disability, can I now try to get my disability SS payment, or is that gone for me?

@jenniferjohnston8561 6 жыл бұрын

I've been trying to get disability since 2011. At my last hearing, the vocational person said that, due to my disability claims, that I am unhirable. I was still denied. I also lost my appeal due to my attorney being incompetent. I then talked to a different attorney and he advised that I needed to refile. Again I was denied and I'm now waiting for another hearing. I am 45 years old. I have severe depression and anxiety and have debilitating panic attacks. I also have degenerative disk disease, fibromyalgia, arthritis up and down my entire spine, bulging disk, my cspine is straight instead of curved and both of my knees are going out on me. I am on blood thinner for the rest of my life due to Pulmonary Embolism and DVT. Also, I did attempt suicide one time. With all of these problems, I don't understand how they could deny me.

@ssdattorney 6 жыл бұрын

What was the rationale stated in the unfavorable decision?

@jenniferjohnston8561 6 жыл бұрын

Social Security Disability videos During my 1st court hearing, I had a very tough judge who basically called me a drug addict. He was a very rude and hateful judge. During my 2nd hearing, even tho the vocational expert said I was unhirable, the main reason for being denied was my age. Now I'm on round 3. My appeal was filed in May and my new attorney told me there is, at least, a 17 month wait until I get a court date. The wait is so aggravating.

@godzillasusana2985 3 жыл бұрын

What about loss of vision & see blurry with the other eye

@myrna5540 5 жыл бұрын

Please if you can, can you go over what one has to do when the time comes to be reinstated for ssd. My time is coming soon. Thank you for your time and help.

@ssdattorney 5 жыл бұрын

When you say "reinstated" do you mean reviewed in a continuing disability review?

@myrna5540 5 жыл бұрын

@@ssdattorney yes.

@samdog8087 4 жыл бұрын

Care to take on a case in NY ?

@kaylahnaverdaz6107 6 жыл бұрын

the vocational specialist said in my hearing there was no work he could find at this time. i was still denied. im now having to refile

@ssdattorney 6 жыл бұрын

That is odd. What was the rationale for the denial?

@flufbom7337 6 жыл бұрын

Maybe it's bc your youtube subscriptions are for things like "fit" and "work out". But you're fine af so u get a pass

@angiejohansson5211 7 жыл бұрын

how can you "tell" at the hearing if it went well or not?

@ssdattorney 7 жыл бұрын

Angie, I can usually tell based on the flow of the hearing, the quality of the evidence and the questions asked by the judge to the vocational witness. I would say, however, that about 25% of the time I don't have a strong feeling either way - it depends on the judge. What does your lawyer say?

@muthrfuqrjonz3530 3 жыл бұрын

My lawyer 💛🙏🏼

@godzillasusana2985 3 жыл бұрын

I lost vision to my right eye was denied SS Disability

@mandyjacotin8321 3 жыл бұрын

Jonathan, do you take social security cases on a contingency basis? If not, what are your fees? And do you still take New York residents?

@ssdattorney 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, like most attorneys I work on a 25% contingency with a $6000 fee cap.

@streamscreen 3 жыл бұрын

Hi thanks for the video!My Filipino friend in Chicago started dialysis 4 months ago in Chicago.She has a fistula av port and hopefully they can take her catheter out of her chest soon,they are now testing the port in her arm it was out in a couple of months ago She had the catheter put in at the hospital as an emergency in January.She still works full time as a nanny,but wants to work part time because full time is very tiring and too hard,but she has to survive.Can a person apply for social security disability benefits even if their still working full time?She will be applying for Medicare very soon.Her goal is to get on a kidney transplant list,she has stage five kidney failure.Thanks!

@yeghinenazarian9878 4 жыл бұрын

Can you still work after applying for Disability?

@leilaimoe8081 3 жыл бұрын

I’m 34 years old female and have been dealing with uncontrollable hypertension and inappropriate tachycardia for almost 2 years. Im currently on 9 blood pressure medications without any improvement in my blood pressure. I’ve lost 2 jobs this year due to missing work from my blood pressure and chest pains. My blood pressure is causing damage to my kidneys on top of the rare kidney diseases I already have. I’m not sure if I can get social security disability with these medical issues. I’ve been told conflicting information on it.

@ssdattorney 3 жыл бұрын

Leila, at 34 you would need a very strong case medically but it sounds like you have some significant medical issues. I would think that if your cardiologist and/or nephrologist would write a narrative report or complete a functional capacity evaluation identifying reliability issues due to your condition and the meds you would have a very convincing argument for disability.

@Fouroclocklover38 7 жыл бұрын

Have you ever done cases in Jacksonville, FL? Also, how come so many that are on unemployment and then that benefit runs out they go for the process of getting disability benefits? Because I have heard this before about those going from the unemployment benefit straight to Social Security Disability.

@deathtoeinstein 5 жыл бұрын

Does being a reliable employee mean not abruptly quitting after six months because social anxiety builds over time and eventually overwhelms you so that you walk away without giving any notice? And doing that with basically every job that you have? I mean, what if you can work consistently and adequately for months at a time, all the while feeling a slowly building anxiety that eventually makes you abruptly quit your job and damn the consequences to your life? And you do the same with your next job, and your next...

@imxploring 5 жыл бұрын

Medical care and documentation of your condition is super important. Blowing through a number of jobs without getting treatment for your issues will be a difficult case to make.

@tomymartinez4701 3 жыл бұрын

How about if you got covid and you've been in oxygen for about a year

@SteveWV 7 жыл бұрын

Im apply for disability, I hope to get approved if not, I will use your services.

@jasonbabcock7364 5 жыл бұрын

With all due respect and from a guy who's been through it, for your own personal well begin, save your time, energy and peace of mind- just hire an attorney from the get and enjoy a well deserved "break in life " to begin the healing process. The lawyer's fees are regulated to the penny so take stock in knowing that you're represented by superior wisdom. Food for thought. Good luck!😉

@irockireckon9776 4 жыл бұрын

sounds like they don't care if you make enough money to live and eat just as long you work most every body can do some kind of work but can they make enough to eat and find a place to live and pay the bills and pay the doctor bills I think not

@ssdattorney 4 жыл бұрын

The question is whether you would be reliable - 8 hours a day, 5 days a week ongoing.