So you did it. You hired an attorney to help with your disability case. You’ve tried to file for benenfits many times yourself, got denied, and did your research. But now, you’ve found the take-no-guff, won’t-back-down, wins-‘em-all, ultimate fighter lawyer and you...
You’ve been denied THREE times: at the Initial Level, the Reconsideration Level, AND the Hearing Level. Where is there to go from here? The Appeals Council is up next! However, buyer beware. Cases that are denied by an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) can be appealed to...
When a person suffers an injury that puts them out of work, it can cause feelings of uneasiness and worry about the future. Those injured may be wondering how they will pay medical bills and basic living expenses without an income. This is exactly why the Social...
Every year, millions of Americans begin the Social Security Disability Insurance application process. However, out of those millions of applications, only about 30% are approved at the initial stages of the claim process. There are many reasons why an SSD claim may be...
No person expects to suffer an injury that prevents them from working and enjoying life. However, this happens to thousands of Americans every year. Fortunately, those who are injured and cannot work may apply for SSDI benefits. However, around 65 to 70% of initial...
When an individual suffers a serious injury and is unable to earn a living, Social Security Disability Insurance benefits may be available. Although having an SSDI benefits application denied can be gut-wrenching, it happens frequently. Reportedly, over 65% of initial...
When a person is involved in an accident and suffers debilitating injuries, he or she may be left with countless concerns about the future. Usually, one of the most pressing concerns is how those injured will be able to support themselves and their families...
If you have already had a hearing with an administrative law judge and the judge denied your disability claim, then you can file a request for review of the decision to the Social Security Administration Appeals Council (“AC”). You have 60 days from the date of the...
Encountering a change in life circumstances that disrupts your ability to maintain gainful employment can be a daunting experience. Whether stemming from physical or mental health conditions, loss of ability to make ends meet could take a dire toll on your quality of...
Suffering a physical or mental disability can make earning a living, and life in general, extremely difficult. Luckily, those who suffer from a long-term or permanent disability that renders them unable to work can take steps to receive Social Security Disability...
If you have a disability that severely limits your ability to perform your routine daily functions, you may depend upon social security disability benefits to help you to make ends meet. It can be devastating, then, to receive a notice that the government denied your...
If an injury or illness has left you unable to retain gainful employment, you are probably looking for alternate ways to support yourself. Your resources are likely limited, but if you have an adequate work history, you may qualify for disability benefits through the...
A disability can affect how a person lives his or her daily life. If someone has recently developed a disabling condition, applying for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits may be a top priority, especially if the person can no longer work due to the...
Having a disabling condition can put much of a person’s life into question. Individuals may wonder whether their condition will get worse, whether they will lose more abilities than they already have, whether they will struggle financially and much more....
No one wants to receive an unfavorable decision from an administrative law judge. And just because Social Security says you're not disabled that doesn't mean your health problems just go away. Thankfully, you have a couple of options to pursue your case when Social...
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