Roasted Turkey
The Social Security disability system is not fair, and it is not logical. Even if you think you’re an obvious choice to receive benefits, the system can still reject your claim and leave you wondering what to do next. There are many rules and regulations that determine who will be eligible for disability benefits. Just because you’ve worked hard and paid into the system does not mean you will be eligible. 2 MAJOR SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY MISCONCEPTIONS
Impress your Thanksgiving guests with this perfectly roasted — and easy — turkey! (Baby not included!)
INGREDIENTS
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1 whole turkey, thawed
2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
Salt and pepper to taste
DIRECTIONS
1. Preheat the oven to 450 F. 2. Remove packaging and giblets from inside of the turkey. 3. Place the turkey in a broiling pan breast-side up and rub it with salt and pepper. Pour the broth around the turkey. 4. Place the pan in the oven and turn the temperature down to 350 F. Turkey should cook for 12–15 minutes per pound, typically 3–4 hours. 5. Remove the turkey from the oven every 45 minutes and baste it with the broth. 6. Once finished, let the turkey rest for 15–20 minutes before carving and serving.
Here are two misconceptions people have about Social Security disability benefits.
1. My doctor says I’m disabled, so I should be eligible to receive disability benefits. While Social Security will definitely consider your doctor’s advice, they will not necessarily agree with it. Social Security has its own team of doctors called medical examiners who form their own opinion about your condition without ever meeting you. Medical examiners will give their own advice on how long you can sit and stand and if you have the ability to perform simple, skilled, or semi-skilled work. In some instances, they may send you to see a doctor that they paid for called a consultative examiner. If the medical and consultative examiner’s opinions differ from your doctor’s, you will be out of luck. 2. I no longer have the ability to work, so Social Security will have to declare me disabled. For most people, especially those under the age of 50, Social Security will look at your previous jobs from the past 15 years and determine if your impairment prevents you from working them. They will also look and see if you could perform any type of work. This includes simple, sit-down jobs that Social Security assumes anybody can get. Social Security does not provide a willing employer in your area. If the job simply exists, they can deny your claim, stating that you could work there, regardless of how realistic it actually is. These misconceptions are why it is essential to hire an experienced Social Security attorney. We know how to navigate these tricky situations and help get you through the necessary hoops to receive benefits. If you need help getting your benefits approved, give our office a call.
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