Winning Isn't Easy: Navigating Your Social Security Disability Claim

Winning Isn't Easy: Navigating Your Social Security Disability Claim
Podcast Description
Nancy L. Cavey, a seasoned attorney with over thirty-nine years of experience, explains the complex world of filing for Social Security Disability benefits. Filing for disability can be a confusing, life changing event, so with her deft expertise, Nancy will guide you through:- The ins-and-outs of qualifying for Social Security Disability benefits (such as age and insurance requirements).- Information regarding the process and lifespan of a claim, from the initial application to the request for hearing stages.- Traps one can fall into while navigating the Social Security Administration's step-by-step Sequential Evaluation.- Insights, overviews, and claimant stories regarding disease-specific content (ranging from commonplace ailments such as workplace injuries or accidents, to difficult to diagnose illnesses such as Fibromyalgia, Multiple Sclerosis, and POTS).- Pertinent news happening in the disability world, and- Much, much more.Each episode of our podcast Winning Isn't Easy will expose you to invaluable tips and tricks for surviving the disability claims process (a system that is often wrought with pressures and pitfalls designed to encourage you to give up the benefits you rightfully deserve). As host, Nancy will often be joined by guest speakers who themselves are industry experts, ranging from lawyers specializing in related fields and doctors focusing on the diagnosis and treatment of specific diseases, to our associate attorney Krysti Monaco.In her late teens, Nancy's father was diagnosed with leukemia. As someone who witnessed firsthand the devastating emotional and financial impact on both individual and family that being disabled and filing for benefits can have, Nancy is not just an attorney, but an empathetic presence who understands what you are going through.Do not let disability insurance carriers rob you of your peace of mind. As a nationwide practice, The Law Office of Nancy L. Cavey may be able to help you get the disability benefits you deserve, regardless of where in the United States you reside. Remember - let Cavey Law be the bridge to your benefits.Check out the links below to engage with us elsewhere:Website - https://caveylaw.com/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/CaveyLaw
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Focuses on the intricacies of Social Security Disability benefits, the five-step sequential evaluation process, and specific ailments that affect claims, with episodes exploring topics like the role of doctors in claims and the differences between SSI and SSDI.

Nancy L. Cavey, a seasoned attorney with over thirty-nine years of experience, explains the complex world of filing for Social Security Disability benefits. Filing for disability can be a confusing, life changing event, so with her deft expertise, Nancy will guide you through:
– The ins-and-outs of qualifying for Social Security Disability benefits (such as age and insurance requirements).
– Information regarding the process and lifespan of a claim, from the initial application to the request for hearing stages.
– Traps one can fall into while navigating the Social Security Administration’s step-by-step Sequential Evaluation.
– Insights, overviews, and claimant stories regarding disease-specific content (ranging from commonplace ailments such as workplace injuries or accidents, to difficult to diagnose illnesses such as Fibromyalgia, Multiple Sclerosis, and POTS).
– Pertinent news happening in the disability world, and
– Much, much more.
Each episode of our podcast Winning Isn’t Easy will expose you to invaluable tips and tricks for surviving the disability claims process (a system that is often wrought with pressures and pitfalls designed to encourage you to give up the benefits you rightfully deserve). As host, Nancy will often be joined by guest speakers who themselves are industry experts, ranging from lawyers specializing in related fields and doctors focusing on the diagnosis and treatment of specific diseases, to our associate attorney Krysti Monaco.
In her late teens, Nancy’s father was diagnosed with leukemia. As someone who witnessed firsthand the devastating emotional and financial impact on both individual and family that being disabled and filing for benefits can have, Nancy is not just an attorney, but an empathetic presence who understands what you are going through.
Do not let disability insurance carriers rob you of your peace of mind. As a nationwide practice, The Law Office of Nancy L. Cavey may be able to help you get the disability benefits you deserve, regardless of where in the United States you reside. Remember – let Cavey Law be the bridge to your benefits.
Check out the links below to engage with us elsewhere:
Website – https://caveylaw.com/
YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/user/CaveyLaw
Welcome to Season 1, Episode 23 of Winning Isn't Easy: Navigating Your Social Security Disability Claim. In this episode, we'll dive into the complicated topic of ”Social Security Judges and Their Impact on Disability Claims, Part One.”
If you’ve ever stared at a denial letter and thought, Did the judge even read my file? – or walked out of a Social Security hearing feeling like the deck was stacked against you – this episode of Winning Isn’t Easy is for you. Host Nancy L. Cavey takes a closer look at the role of Social Security Administrative Law Judges and the enormous influence they have over the outcome of your disability claim. If you’ve worked hard, paid into the system, and now find yourself fighting for benefits, you deserve more than generic rejections. You deserve to be seen, heard, and judged fairly. In this episode, Nancy highlights what happens when judges rise to the occasion. She explores how judges can weigh medical opinions, push past flawed assumptions, and make rulings that truly reflect the evidence. Whether you're gearing up for your first hearing, deep into the appeals process, or simply trying to understand how decisions get made, this episode brings clarity, strategy, and hope. Let’s get into it.
In this episode, we'll cover the following topics:
1 – Social Security Judge Rejects Opinions of Two State Agency Physicians in Awarding Social Security Disability Benefits to Veteran
2 – Social Security Judges Reject Allegations That Social Security Disability Applicant Is Disabled Because of Substance Abuse and Award Benefits
3 – Second Time Around, the Social Security Judge Finally Awards Benefits to State Farm Insurance Agency Owner
Whether you're a claimant, or simply seeking valuable insights into the disability claims landscape, this episode provides essential guidance to help you succeed in your journey. Don't miss it.
Listen to Our Sister Podcast:
We have a sister podcast – Winning Isn't Easy: Long-Term Disability ERISA Claims. Give it a listen: https://wiedisabilitypodcast.buzzsprout.com
Resources Mentioned In This Episode:
LINK TO YOUR RIGHTS TO SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY: https://mailchi.mp/caveylaw/your-rights-to-social-security-disability-benefits
FREE CONSULT LINK: https://caveylaw.com/contact-us/
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