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April 22, 2025 14 mins

Episode Summary:

In this informative episode, federal employment lawyer Eric L. Pines discusses the complexities of filing for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). He provides valuable insights into the application process, common reasons for denial, and tips for improving approval chances. The episode particularly focuses on the importance of medical documentation and understanding the strict criteria for SSDI approval.

 

Key Timestamps:

00:09 - Introduction and episode overview

00:53 - Basic process of filing SSDI claims

01:08 - Eligibility requirements and application process

02:40 - Common reasons for SSDI claim denials

03:37 - Tips for avoiding application pitfalls

04:54 - Role of SSA's Disability Determination Services

08:26 - Compassionate Allowance process for terminal illnesses

09:07 - Tips for expediting claims

11:50 - Comparison between federal disability and social security disability

 

About the Show:

"Empowering Workers" is a podcast featuring Eric L. Pines, a nationally recognized federal employment lawyer, mediator, and attorney business coach. The show focuses on federal employees' rights, disability claims, employment law, and Social Security Disability matters. Eric represents federal employees and serves as in-house counsel for over 50,000 federal employees through his work as a federal employee labor union representative.

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