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Tips on Preparing for Social Security Disability Appeals during COVID-19 Lockdown

Tips on Preparing for Social Security Disability Appeals during COVID-19 Lockdown

​The Social Security Administration has disabled in-person disability hearings amidst the COVID-19 lockdowns and social distancing measures. Since most of the SSA staff is working remotely, the SSA closed its hearing offices and has currently only online video hearings facility for disability claimants. If you have subscribed to participate in a di...

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SSDI Online Hearings Process during COVID-19

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Due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the Social Security Administration has switched to online hearings for your Disability Appeals. Since most of the SSA staff is working remotely from homes, the SSA has discontinued in-person ALJ hearings for an indefinite period of time.  What are Social Security Online Hearings? An online Disability...

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