Social Security Disability

When someone suffers from vision impairments, nearly every aspect of their life can be affected. These days, advancements in medicine and technology have somewhat improved the lives of visually impaired people. Despite these advancements, those who have visual...

Unfortunately, given the terribly long wait times for SSA disability cases, people are often faced with serious financial and housing issues while waiting for a decision in their case. Some individuals lose gas/heat/water/electricity for periods of time, some are...

It depends which type of disability you are eligible for. If you are eligible for Supplemental Security Income, you will NOT be eligible for Medicare. If you are eligible for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits, then YES you will be eligible for medicare,...

Consultative examinations are required in some Social Security Disability cases. Consultative examinations are essentially medical examinations scheduled by the DDS claims examiner. Consultative examinations are often times scheduled if an individual lacks sufficient...

That would be wonderful news! We love to hear when clients have made a recovery and are able to get back to work. If you are able to return to work after being found disabled, it is important that you notify your local social security office in order to avoid an...

If you have been awarded disability benefits, it is important to be aware that Social Security will periodically review your case to determine whether you continue be medically disabled under the standard. This process is called “continuing disability review” (CDR)....

In Minnesota and throughout the United States, more than 70% of claims submitted to the Social Security Administration for benefits receive a denial. If this has happened in your case, try not to lose hope. The decision you received upon your initial SSD or SSI claim...

The impact marriage has on your disability benefits can vary drastically depending on the type of claim you file. If you file an application for Social Security Disability Insurance – the system that you pay into with taxes and that determines eligibility based on...

You’re right, medical evidence is CRTICAL to winning a disability case! But how do you get it to SSA or your attorney? How much is needed? What periods of time should be included? Why can’t SSA or your attorney simply find all this for you? Great questions, with some...

Myalgic Encephalomyelitis, also known as chronic fatigue syndrome or ME/CFS, is a serious, long-term condition with a wide range of symptoms, the most common of which is extreme tiredness. Other symptoms include difficulty recovering after physical activity, waking...

In the past few years, claimants applying for disability benefits have suffered longer and longer wait times for a decision on their claim. Currently, the average wait time for an Initial decision is 7 months! Claimants, and the attorneys trying to help them, know how...

The process of applying for, and awaiting a decision, in a social security disability case is a long one. We know it is very frustrating to wait so long for decisions. As of October 2023, the processing time for an application on initial determination is 217 days. The...

Social Security has established a five-month waiting period for receiving benefits from the time you were disabled. The Social Security Administration established this waiting period to ensure that benefits would not be paid to people with short-term disabilities....

In 2024 Social Security and Supplemental Security Income benefits will be increased by 3.2%, this is called a cost of living adjustment (“COLA”). The purpose of the COLA is to ensure benefits and their purchasing power are not eroded by inflation, and for that reason...

Injuries to the head are often debilitating. Anytime someone receives a blow to the head, they may be at risk for traumatic brain injury (TBI). Traumatic brain injuries can be extreme and permanent, or they may have no obvious symptoms at all. Fortunately, individuals...