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Social Security Disability: From Application to Appeal | Remastered 2015 Broadcast
Applying for Social Security disability can leave you wondering: What happens next—and what can you do if you’re denied?
In this companion audio edition of “Walking You Through the Social Security Disability Process,” Anthony Reeves explains the journey from an initial application through hearings, decisions, and further appeals.
Originally broadcast live on January 25, 2015, this remastered episode of Q&A Social Security Disability Today explores: • What to consider before applying
• Choosing a representative
• Why claims take time and requests for expedited processing
• Disability forms, medical records, and supporting evidence
• Understanding denials and preparing appeals
• What to expect at a disability hearing
• Post-hearing status updates and favorable decisions
• Appeals Council review, federal court, and new applications
This approximately 50-minute episode is the audio companion to the remastered video. References to slides and on-screen material remain in the recording.
ARCHIVE NOTE: This episode preserves a 2015 discussion; remastering does not update its content. Rules, procedures, wait times, and statistics discussed may be outdated or inaccurate. References to legal services reflect the original broadcast and are not a current offer of representation.
For general education only, not individualized legal advice. Follow Q&A Social Security Disability Today for more plain-language explanations, and share this episode with someone trying to understand the process.
2 Jul 2026
Don’t Want a Rep Payee? Here’s What SSA Will Look For | Remastered Podcast from 3/16/2017
This remastered podcast episode is based on a Social Security Disability Today Q&A originally posted on March 16, 2017. In this episode, Tony Reeves explains what you should do if you disagree with the need for a representative payee.
The key takeaway is simple: SSA decides whether a representative payee is necessary, but you can ask what information is needed to show that you are capable of managing your own benefits. If SSA says your evidence is not enough, ask what else is required and keep moving the process forward.
Listen, share, and follow the podcast for more remastered Social Security Disability Q&A episodes designed to help you better understand the process, your responsibilities, and the questions you should be asking.
30 Jun 2026
Remastered Podcast: Can You Be Your Own Social Security Payee?
This remastered podcast episode comes from the original Q&A Social Security Disability Today video posted on January 7, 2014.
In this episode, I break down whether a person receiving Social Security Disability or SSI benefits can serve as their own payee. I explain why Social Security may appoint a representative payee, what kinds of concerns may lead to that decision, and how a person may be able to show that they are capable of managing their own money.
This conversation is especially important for anyone who has been told they may need a representative payee, or anyone trying to understand how Social Security evaluates financial responsibility when disability benefits are involved.
Listen to this remastered Q&A episode, share it with someone navigating Social Security Disability benefits, and follow the podcast for more practical conversations about the disability process.
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