I am going to do something today that I have never done before on this website. I am giving my review of a new software product called Dragon NaturalSpeaking 10. The reason I decided to do this is because I feel this product can be of a huge benefit to many of my readers who may have difficulty typing and using their computer due to their disabilities. I have been using the software for three days and I can honestly tell you it is truly amazing. Dragon NaturallySpeaking 10 converts what I say into text. I type with two fingers and as you can imagine what a task it is for me to write a website on social security disability as long as this website is. I have tried this type of software before and have never been satisfied. This program is different and by far the best one I have ever used. Not only does it convert your words into text but allows you to do many of the functions of your computer without using the mouse or keyboard. I can even surf the web without even having to touch my keyboard. It's accuracy was great right out of the box but what is more impressive is that it gets more and more accurate the more I use it. The advantage of this product to those of you who have disabilities related to your hands, arms, or shoulders is fairly obvious. I have found that it has been very helpful to me because I have some lower back issues and I no longer have to lean over my keyboard. I can simply sit back in the most comfortable position for my back and dictate what I want typed. Even if I need to stand up I can continue my work without missing a beat. I have been waiting for a product like this for a long time. The product has several versions. The one I am using came with a digital recorder that allows me to dictate even if I am not near my computer. When I get back to my office I simply plug in the recorder and it is converted into text. One thing I should mention is that I have a fairly good computer and from other reviews that I have read, this can have a big impact on how well the software works. So before you go out and buy the software, I do recommend you make sure your computer meets or exceeds the requirements recommended by the software. One last note, I have done this entire post with the software. I hope you're all enjoying your long weekend and can take a mental break from the stress and frustration of your Social Security Disability claim.

When should you apply for Social Security disability? Social Security says that you can apply right away for social security disability benefits once you stop working. However, you must be aware that to get Social Security disability benefits you must be out of work for a year or more or be expected to be out of work for a year or more. This is does not mean you have to wait a year to apply. However, if you're going to apply for Social Security disability benefits right after you stop working you should have strong evidence that your medical condition that makes you disabled is permanent or expected to keep you out of work at least a year. If you simply apply right after you stop working without making sure you have strong evidence suggesting you'll be out of work at least a year then you run the risk of Social Security simply stating that your condition is not expected to keep you out of work for a year. This can be a waste of an opportunity to have your case decided on its merits. So if you're going to apply right after you stop working you may want to try and get a report from your doctor which clearly states a detailed description of your medical condition how it limits you from working and how long the doctor thinks you will be unable to work. If you do not have this evidence it may be wiser to file your application at least six months after you stop working. I say this because it usually takes the district office about 3 to 6 months to make a decision on your claim so when the decision is made the district office cannot simply say your condition is not expected to last a year. This is why many of you have heard from lawyers to wait a year after you stop working to make your application. It is my opinion, that waiting six months can protect you against this type of denial without having to wait the extra six months. Again, there is nothing that prevents you from applying as soon as you stop working but if you do so, make sure you have the evidence that shows you will be out of work at least a year if not permanently. This can save you the frustration of getting back a decision that denies you based on the durational requirement and not on the merits of your claim.