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Winning Isn't Easy: Social Security ®

by Nancy Cavey

Nancy L. Cavey, a seasoned attorney with over forty 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: Social Security ® 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 the 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

Latest episodes

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Win, Lose, or Appeal: Understanding Social Security Disability Claims

Have a comment or question? Click this sentence to send us a message, and we might answer it in a future episode. Welcome to Season 2, Episode 32 of Winning Isn't E

Sep 30
17 min

The Hearing Room - Why You Shouldn’t Go Alone

Have a comment or question? Click this sentence to send us a message, and we might answer it in a future episode. Welcome to Season 2, Episode 31 of Winning Isn't E

Sep 23
14 min

When Work Doesn’t Work: Understanding UWA and Your Benefits

Have a comment or question? Click this sentence to send us a message, and we might answer it in a future episode. Welcome to Season 2, Episode 30 of Winning Isn't E

Sep 16
13 min

“My Doctor Says I’m Disabled”: Why Your Doctor’s Note Might Be Useless

Have a comment or question? Click this sentence to send us a message, and we might answer it in a future episode. Welcome to Season 2, Episode 29 of Winning Isn't E

Sep 9
12 min

When Communication Breaks Down: The Invisible Side of Disability (With Guest Erica Thomas)

Have a comment or question? Click this sentence to send us a message, and we might answer it in a future episode. Welcome to Season 2, Episode 28 of Winning Isn't E

Sep 2
34 min

Medicare on Disability, Simplified (With Guest Danielle Kunkle Roberts)

Have a comment or question? Click this sentence to send us a message, and we might answer it in a future episode. Welcome to Season 2, Episode 27 of Winning Isn't E

Jul 29
1 h 01 min

Knee Pain and Social Security Disability: What You Need to Know

Have a comment or question? Click this sentence to send us a message, and we might answer it in a future episode. Welcome to Season 2, Episode 26 of Winning Isn't E

Jul 22
24 min

Meet the Vocational Expert: The Person Who Can Kill Your Claim

Have a comment or question? Click this sentence to send us a message, and we might answer it in a future episode. Welcome to Season 2, Episode 25 of Winning Isn't E

Jul 15
12 min

Loeys-Dietz Syndrome: From Daily Challenges to SSDI Benefits

Have a comment or question? Click this sentence to send us a message, and we might answer it in a future episode. Welcome to Season 2, Episode 24 of Winning Isn't E

Jul 8
19 min

The Doctor Will See You Now: Surviving Your Social Security Consultative Exam

Have a comment or question? Click this sentence to send us a message, and we might answer it in a future episode. Welcome to Season 2, Episode 23 of Winning Isn't E

Jul 1
14 min

Sleep Apnea and Social Security Disability: Why Claims Fail

Have a comment or question? Click this sentence to send us a message, and we might answer it in a future episode. Welcome to Season 2, Episode 22 of Winning Isn't E

Jun 24
21 min

Too Young to Be Disabled? The Unseen Fight of the Young SSDI Applicant

Have a comment or question? Click this sentence to send us a message, and we might answer it in a future episode. Welcome to Season 2, Episode 21 of Winning Isn't E

Jun 17
16 min

Scleroderma and Social Security: What You Need to Know to Get Benefits

Have a comment or question? Click this sentence to send us a message, and we might answer it in a future episode. Welcome to Season 2, Episode 20 of Winning Isn't E

Jun 10
25 min

The Safety Net: Can I Try to Work While on Disability?

Have a comment or question? Click this sentence to send us a message, and we might answer it in a future episode. Welcome to Season 2, Episode 19 of Winning Isn't E

Jun 3
17 min

When Multiple Sclerosis Comes and Goes: The Disability Trap of a Waxing and Waning Disease

Have a comment or question? Click this sentence to send us a message, and we might answer it in a future episode. Welcome to Season 2, Episode 18 of Winning Isn't E

May 27
16 min

You Won, Now What? Navigating Life After Your Disability Approval

Have a comment or question? Click this sentence to send us a message, and we might answer it in a future episode. Welcome to Season 2, Episode 17 of Winning Isn't E

May 20
14 min

Chronic Pain, Failed Back Surgery, and Social Security Disability: Proving Your Case and Avoiding the Waddell Sign Trap

Have a comment or question? Click this sentence to send us a message, and we might answer it in a future episode. Welcome to Season 2, Episode 16 of Winning Isn't E

May 13
20 min

The Hidden Value of a DDS Denial

Have a comment or question? Click this sentence to send us a message, and we might answer it in a future episode. Welcome to Season 2, Episode 15 of Winning Isn't E

Apr 29
17 min

Winning Your POTS Claim: Symptoms, Severity, and Outsmarting the SSA (POTS Part Three)

Have a comment or question? Click this sentence to send us a message, and we might answer it in a future episode. Welcome to Season 2, Episode 14 of Winning Isn't E

Apr 22
28 min

The “Gift” From the Parents: Understanding DAC Benefits

Have a comment or question? Click this sentence to send us a message, and we might answer it in a future episode. Welcome to Season 2, Episode 13 of Winning Isn't E

Apr 15
18 min

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