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Patton Brown Law's Social Security Disability Blog

In these blog entries, lawyers from the North Carolina firm of Patton Brown Law discuss the finer points of Social Security disability.


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3/11/2015
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New Booklets Available About Disabling Medical Conditions

The law firm of Patton Brown Law in Winston-Salem, NC has recently produced booklets (available for download) about common disabling medical conditions.

Category: Disabling Medical Conditions

10/23/2014
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New Social Security Rule about Video Conferences for Hearings

On September 8, 2014 Social Security began notifying pending hearing claimants in North Carolina their hearing may be done by video rather than in-person.

Category: General

6/23/2014
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Social Security Begins Processing Same-Sex Spouses Claims

Social Security publishes new instructions that will allow the agency to process more spouses claims which are affected by a same-sex relationship.

Category: Social Security

5/13/2014
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Social Security Publishes New Rules on Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

On April 3, 2014 the Social Security Administration made new rules as to how Chronic Fatigue Syndrome would be determined as disabling.

Category: Social Security

4/23/2014
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Disability Attorneys Expand into Mooresville and Hickory, NC

Partin, Patton & Brown of Elkin, Statesville,and King, NC now expand services to the areas in and around Mooresville and Hickory, NC.

Category: Social Security

4/2/2014
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Free Booklet About Disabled Children and SSI Available for Download

SSI FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES IN NORTH CAROLINA free booklet is available for download. Includes eligibility requirements, health insurance and Medicaid.

Category: Social Security

3/13/2014
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Will There Be Any Money Left in Social Security When I Retire?

The general consensus is that the U.S. Congress will not let the Social Security system fail.

Category: Social Security

3/6/2014
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Social Security Myths and Truths

In the next series of blogs, I will be discussing little known facts and general myths about Social Security.

Category: Social Security

12/31/2013
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2014 Changes In Social Security

Social Security recently announced changes in benefits and other important changes for 2014.

Category: Social Security

Labels: 2014 changes
11/12/2013
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The Impact of Disability Onset on Social Security Retirement Benefits

An onset of a disabling medical condition should be part of our planning since a 20 year old worker today has a 30 percent chance of becoming disabled before they reach full retirement age.

Category: Disability versus Retirement Benefits

11/12/2013
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Disability and Retirement Issues-I NEED HELP!

There are a lot of good reasons why you should get an attorney before pursuing a disability claim here in North Carolina.

Category: Disability versus Retirement Benefits

11/12/2013
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Case Example-Disability Benefits or Retirement Benefits

Here is a very common example for a person deciding whether to file for disability or retirement.

Category: Disability versus Retirement Benefits

11/4/2013
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Full Retirement Benefits

One of the advantages of continuing to work and filing at full retirement age as compared to filing early is a higher monthly payment for the rest of your life.

Category: Disability versus Retirement Benefits

11/4/2013
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Delayed Retirement

You can choose to delay filing for Social Security retirement benefits and keep working even beyond your full retirement age

Category: Disability versus Retirement Benefits

11/4/2013
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Filing for Disability Benefits

If you are no longer physically and/or mentally able to work later in life, you should consider filing for disability benefits instead of retirement benefits.

Category: Disability versus Retirement Benefits

10/28/2013
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Benefits for Family Members of Retired or Disabled Workers

Once you start receiving Social Security retirement or disability benefits, some family members also can receive benefits with you.

Category: Disability versus Retirement Benefits

10/28/2013
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When to file for Social Security Retirement Benefits

Choosing when to retire requires lots of planning. This decision is important and personal. Not everyone has the same issues affecting their decisions.

Category: Disability versus Retirement Benefits

10/28/2013
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Coming soon! When to file for Social Security Retirement

I am starting a blog post covering Social Security retirement benefits, when to file, what to consider, and how filing for disability benefits may be the best option.

Category: Disability versus Retirement Benefits

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