How to Choose a Social Security Disability Attorney

A Social Security disability lawyer can help you file a successful disability claim. There are several benefits to hiring an attorney. A complex labyrinth of rules and regulations governs the Social Security Administration’s disability benefits programs, and these can be difficult to navigate. If you file a claim on your own, you may make mistakes […]

What are Social Security Benefits?

If you’re one of the 8.6 million American workers who are unable to work because of a physical or psychological condition, you may be eligible for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and/or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. However, the application process can be complicated, and one small mistake could ruin your chances of securing the […]

How to Qualify for SSDI & SSI Benefits

WHAT DOES THE SSDI PROCESS LOOK LIKE FOR YOU When applying for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits, there are three things you must look at to determine whether or not you qualify. First, you must determine if you have a disability that meets the SSA’s guidelines and prevents you from performing substantial gainful activity. If […]

How to Apply for Social Security Disability Initial Claim

NEED HELP UNDERSTANDING THE INITIAL CLAIM PROCESS? GET AN ATTORNEY The initial claim application is filed at the local Social Security office. Among other things, you will need to provide details on all of your medical treatment, as well as your work history for the last fifteen years. Once the application is complete it is […]

Hearing Level for Social Security Disability Cases

NEED ASSISTANCE WITH SSDI AT THE HEARING LEVEL? GET AN ATTORNEY While most cases are approved at this level, this is also the stage that has the longest wait. Because so many people have to have a Judge review their case before they are awarded Social Security disability benefits, this is the place where your […]

Social Security Disability List of Impairments

NEED HELP UNDERSTANDING HOW IMPAIRMENTS EFFECT YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS? GET AN ATTORNEY The Social Security rules require that complaints of severe pain be confirmed by objective testing. X-rays, MRI’s and CT scans are helpful in identifying abnormalities in your spine. Examination findings by your doctor also help establish disabling lower back pain. Social Security […]

Social Security Appeals Council

NEED ASSISTANCE WITH THE SSDI APPEALS COUNCIL? GET AN ATTORNEY When the hearing decision is appealed, the Appeals Council will review the decision to determine if the Judge made any mistakes while adjudicating your claim. The Appeals Council will reverse or confirm the Judge’s decision, or remand the case back to the Judge for another […]

Does ALS Qualify for Disability?

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a progressive, fatal disease. The disease attacks nerve cells that control the body’s voluntary muscles. ALS eventually kills its victims by affecting the muscles, including those that control speaking, swallowing and breathing. Respiratory failure is a common cause of death for individuals who suffer […]

How to Apply for Disability for My Child

If your child is disabled you may be able to obtain disability benefits for him or her through the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program. The process for filing for SSI benefits for a child differs slightly from the process for adults. Read on for more information and seek assistance from an […]

Do I Need a Lawyer to Apply for SSDI?

Hiring an attorney to help you with your Social Security Disability application is beneficial as it can decrease the length of time it takes for you to get an approval. Their experience in these cases allows them to know what information and documentation you need to receive the maximum amount of benefits.

What Is a Compassionate Allowance?

In order to decrease the decision time for a claim, the SSA has identified a list of conditions that have already met their standards for disability benefits. This initiative was created to help those with serious disabilities by simplifying the process. There are two ways your condition will qualify you for benefits under the CAL […]

What If My SSDI Claim Is Denied?

There are two reasons for the denial. The first is that the SSA indicates that you are not qualified for either the SSDI or the SSI program, or both. This is based on your work history, your household income, and your net worth. Generally, unless you believe they are making an error as to what […]

How to Determine Disability Benefits

Applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) can be overwhelming and confusing. It might be helpful to understand how the Social Security Administration (SSA) uses five simple steps to determine eligibility for disability benefits. First, though, consider whether you meet the work record requirements. Work Record Requirements & Eligibility for Disability Benefits Workers in the […]

Can You Receive Disability and Alimony at the Same Time?

While Social Security disability programs provide much-needed resources to those with a disability, understanding who qualifies for disability payments can be difficult, especially if your legal status has recently changed. If you’re disabled, divorced, and single, you may be able to collect benefits from your ex-spouse’s Social Security record. The following provides a guide to […]

Social Security Disability Interview Checklist

Nobody wants to be out of work because of a medical condition. However, in such cases it is important to remember that there are ways to supplement your income, like applying for Social Security disability benefits. In 2012, the Social Security Administration, or SSA, paid benefits to about 61.9 million people in the United States. […]

How Do Social Security Disability Payments Work?

As of March 1, 2013, U.S. law requires all Social Security disability and Supplemental Security Income recipients get their payments electronically. Payment by check is no longer allowed, and if you are still receiving your disability payments by check, you are not in compliance. How to Receive Social Security Disability Benefits Payments If you plan […]