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Social Security Disability and Social Networking
Posted by: Anna ONeil
January 06, 2010

As we greet a new year it is apparent that one of the most transforming trends of the previous decade is here to stay: online social networking.  While popular online social networking sites such as Facebook, Myspace, and Twitter provide a convenient way to stay in touch with family and friends, Social Security Disability claimants should remain vigilant about the pictures and status updates that are posted on their profiles.  As a claimant for Social Security Disability benefits you want to make absolutely sure that there is nothing on your online profile that contradicts your disability claim or anything within your disability application.   

A status update detailing snorkeling while on vacation or pictures showing a claimant skiing, ice skating etc. can be fatal to a claim depending on your disability.  It is important to remember to make sure that your privacy settings are set to only allow friends and family to view your status updates as well as your pictures.  Also, status updates, tweets, and pictures give a precise date and time of their posting.

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