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Talking Social Security Disability w/Attorney Jonathan Ginsberg | Mar 5th, 2025

Social Security Disability videos

This podcast is a Q&A session where attorney Jonathan Ginsberg answers listeners' questions about Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) claims. The session covers topics such as processing delays, onset date determination, the impact of proposed staff cuts on SSDI, and strategies for appealing denials. Ginsberg highlights the significant delays claimants are experiencing, with some initial claims taking 19 months to process. He advises listeners considering applying for SSDI to do so sooner rather than later due to anticipated processing delays and potential disruptions. He also emphasizes the importance of providing updated medical evidence and focusing on functional limitations when building a case.

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Talking Social Security Disability w/Attorney Jonathan Ginsberg | Mar 5th, 2025

Social Security Disability videos

00:25Opening Remarks and Introduction to Social Security Staff Cuts

Opening Remarks and Introduction to Social Security Staff Cuts

02:32Impact of 19-Month Claim Processing Delays

Impact of 19-Month Claim Processing Delays

05:37Outdated Medical Evidence and its Impact on Claims

Outdated Medical Evidence and its Impact on Claims

08:51Social Security Approvals with Altered Onset Dates

Social Security Approvals with Altered Onset Dates

10:42Impact of Non-Binding Medical Assessments and O'Malley's Prediction

Impact of Non-Binding Medical Assessments and O'Malley's Prediction

14:35Potential Future Delays in Social Security Processing

Potential Future Delays in Social Security Processing

17:31Simultaneous Application for SSDI and Retirement Benefits

Simultaneous Application for SSDI and Retirement Benefits

20:42Including Past Medical History in Disability Claims

Including Past Medical History in Disability Claims

23:21Medicare Continuation Pending Appeal and Repayment

Medicare Continuation Pending Appeal and Repayment

26:19Disability Lawyers and CDR Cases

Disability Lawyers and CDR Cases

27:42The Future of Disability Lawyers and Social Security Changes

The Future of Disability Lawyers and Social Security Changes

31:10Preparing for Potential Disruptions in Social Security Payments

Preparing for Potential Disruptions in Social Security Payments

33:48Addressing Denials Due to Part-Time Work After Onset

Addressing Denials Due to Part-Time Work After Onset

36:02Delays in Receiving Back Pay

Delays in Receiving Back Pay

38:01Applying for Social Security Disability Online

Applying for Social Security Disability Online

40:28Focusing on Vocational Issues in Disability Applications

Focusing on Vocational Issues in Disability Applications

42:11Addressing Mistakes in Medical Records

Addressing Mistakes in Medical Records

44:46Eviction Due to Social Security Delays

Eviction Due to Social Security Delays

46:55Importance of Google Reviews

Importance of Google Reviews

48:08Disability Claims with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Diagnosis

Disability Claims with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Diagnosis

50:08Supplemental Hearings and Reconsideration of Onset Dates

Supplemental Hearings and Reconsideration of Onset Dates

51:53Addressing Issues with Psychological Evaluations

Addressing Issues with Psychological Evaluations

53:56Verifying Legal Representation with Social Security

Verifying Legal Representation with Social Security

57:30Applying for SSDI Sooner Rather Than Later

Applying for SSDI Sooner Rather Than Later

1:00:18Assessing Disability Based on Functional Limitations

Assessing Disability Based on Functional Limitations

1:02:56The Importance of Legal Representation in Disability Hearings

The Importance of Legal Representation in Disability Hearings

1:04:35Addressing Unexpected Termination of SSDI Benefits

Addressing Unexpected Termination of SSDI Benefits

1:07:57Former Commissioner O'Malley's Resignation

Former Commissioner O'Malley's Resignation

1:09:06Credibility of Medical Evidence from the National Institutes of Health

Credibility of Medical Evidence from the National Institutes of Health

1:10:17Specificity in Communication with Social Security

Specificity in Communication with Social Security

1:11:26Consultative Examinations (CEs) for Range of Motion and Mental Testing

Consultative Examinations (CEs) for Range of Motion and Mental Testing

1:13:53Likelihood of a CDR for a 56-Year-Old Claimant

Likelihood of a CDR for a 56-Year-Old Claimant

1:15:08Social Security Employees Returning to the Office

Social Security Employees Returning to the Office

1:16:21Addressing a Low Percentage Approval Rate from a Judge

Addressing a Low Percentage Approval Rate from a Judge

1:17:53Applying for SSDI Sooner Rather Than Later (Reiteration)

Applying for SSDI Sooner Rather Than Later (Reiteration)

1:19:22Chances of Approval for Initial SSDI Claim at Age 60

Chances of Approval for Initial SSDI Claim at Age 60

1:20:28Approval Rates for Physical vs. Mental Impairments and Remote Work

Approval Rates for Physical vs. Mental Impairments and Remote Work

1:22:52Dealing with Doctors Who Refuse to Complete CDR Paperwork

Dealing with Doctors Who Refuse to Complete CDR Paperwork

1:24:05Focusing on Functional Limitations in Disability Claims (Reiteration)

Focusing on Functional Limitations in Disability Claims (Reiteration)