Can You Get Disability for a Herniated Disc?
Back pain plagues millions of Americans and is a common complaint brought to doctors across the country. Back pain can have several causes, ranging from relatively minor pulled muscles to serious injury. If your back pain is caused by a herniated disc, you may have permanent pain that causes a lasting disability and prevents you […]
What Is a Health Insurance Lien?
What Is a Health Insurance Lien and Why Am I Paying It Out of My Settlement? A lien is simply a demand for reimbursement for a debt. In personal injury, a debt is formed when your health insurance pays for medical bills that arose from injuries caused by an at-fault party. The at-fault party, the […]
Federal Court & Social Security Disability Cases
NEED A SOCIAL SERCURITY LAWYER? GET AN ATTORNEY If the Appeals Council upholds the Administrative Law Judge’s (ALJ’s) unfavorable decision, your case may warrant an appeal to Federal Court. You would need to file a civil suit in a federal district court. This is the last level of the appeals process. You have 60 days […]
Social Security Disability Benefits Explained
NEED A SOCIAL SECURITY LAWYER? GET AN ATTORNEY Need help understanding the process? Disability benefits are some of the most difficult social security benefits to claim. HAVE YOU BEEN DENIED DISABILITY? DON’T KNOW WHERE TO START? LET US HELP. https://youtu.be/uqxCtzu3Ayg Less than 30% of applicants are accepted the first time they file, and annual acceptance […]
How Does the Disability Claims Process Work?
The process of applying for social security disability (SSD) benefits is long and tedious. Before beginning the social security disability application, make sure you understand the process. Initial Claim Application The initial claim application is filed at the Social Security office. At this point, you will need to provide medical records including treatments and medical […]
What is the Most Approved Disability?
There are hundreds of disabilities that qualify a person for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). Knowing which disabilities qualify is the first step in applying for Social Security disability benefits. Musculoskeletal System & Connective Tissue Disorders The musculoskeletal system includes bones, ligaments, cartilage, and other connective tissues. Those who have a musculoskeletal system or connective […]
How Working Impacts Your SSDI Benefits
Did you know that if you receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), you may be able to test your ability to work for nine months and still receive full SSDI benefit payments no matter how much you earn from your job? The Social Security Administration developed the Ticket to Work Program to support career development […]
What is Compassionate Allowance?
The Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) application process can take years to complete. That is why the Social Security Administration (SSA) created the Compassionate Allowance list (CAL). Before starting the application process, it is important to understand what qualifies as a disability and whether your disability is listed on the CAL. What is the CAL? […]
What’s the Difference Between SSDI vs SSI Benefits?
The Social Security Administration (SSA) administers two programs established to assist disabled individuals financially who are unable to earn wages sufficient to support themselves and/or their families. The two programs are Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). While both programs have similar medical eligibility guidelines to establish that the applicant is […]
How Does the Disability Determination Services Process Work?
The Process – Social Security Disability Benefits Applying for Social Security disability benefits can often be frustrating and confusing. It involves lots of paperwork and the vast majority of claims are denied at the early stages. The experienced and professional staff at Rob Levine Law will assist you throughout the Social Security process, no matter […]
How Long Does It Take to Get Social Security Disability?
When applying for Social Security disability benefits, knowing exactly how long your claim will take to process is difficult — if not impossible. Some cases take as little as 30 days, while other cases may take years. Regardless of the reasons why a claim takes so long to process, there’s no question that waiting to […]
Social Security Disability Benefits
If you suffer from a disorder related to your mental health, social security disability benefits may be available from the Social Security Administration (SSA). As with physical disabilities, those claiming Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits must be able to prove that their mental disorder prevents them from being able […]
What are Government Disability Programs?
If you have a disability that prevents you from working, and as a result, you’re struggling to make ends meet, you may qualify for a government disability program. Each disability program helps you pay for basic living expenses, but each program has its own requirements. It can be difficult to understand which program you may […]
What Mental Health Conditions Qualify for Disability?
Within the last decade, there has been more research and information about the effects of mental health conditions. Although a stigma still exists surrounding mental illness, there have been great strides made in humanizing these conditions. If you have a mental health condition that prevents you from working, you may qualify for a government disability […]
Can I Get Social Security and VA Disability?
This week we will examine the many differences and similarities in the process of applying for VA disability benefits and Social Security benefits. In our next blog on the VA we will cover the standard to get granted/approved by the VA and Social Security Administration systems as well as the differences in benefits. Both the […]
What is the Ticket to Work Program?
Receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) can provide much-needed financial support for someone who otherwise might not be able to earn a paycheck. The Social Security Administration (SSA) does, however, recognize that after receiving either SSDI or SSI benefits for a period of time, some recipients may wish to attempt […]
