Helping People With Disabilities Nationwide
The social security administration has the requirement that all impairments must last at least 12 months, or be expected to, or result in the claimants death. What this means in practice, is that if someone has an accident and breaks their leg, the Social Security...
Each year millions of people apply for Social Security Disability benefits. However, majority of these individuals are denied at the initial and reconsideration level. While every case is extremely different with its own set of issues and factors to consider, there...
You may have heard of the term “alleged onset of disability” (AOD) before. Your alleged onset of disability is essentially the date you met the criteria of disability and became unable to work (See blog post Alleged Onset date or “AOD”: What it Means and Why it is...
Work is often monotonous. People perform the same tasks throughout the day. If they keep the same job, they may do the same work for many years. Consistently performing the same job functions can lead to increased skill. Employees who have always worked in specific...
As pandemic regulations have largely subsided and Social Security has again opened hearing offices, I’ve encountered some clients who insist on having their hearing in-person instead of over the phone, which has become the standard format for these hearings. The...
While filing for disability, some claimants decide to pursue a college degree. There are some good reasons for this. It’s something many people put off while working, and it’s easier than ever to get a degree now that many classes are online. The good news is that...
Social Security will often schedule a claimant for what is called a consultative examination. They might even schedule you for multiple! Often, there is one physical examination and one psychological examination. These examinations are done by doctors who Social...
Unfortunately, the Social Security process is extremely lengthy from start to finish. It is not uncommon for it to take years to finally receive a decision awarding you benefits. Therefore, when you are finally awarded benefits, it is likely that you are entitled to...
When looking at your eligibility for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits, it is important to know if you have Substantial Gainful Activity that surpasses the allowed amount. Substantial Gainful Activity is the term the Social Security Administration uses to...
The Social Security Process from application to finally receiving a favorable decision awarding you benefits is a very lengthy process. It is not uncommon for it to take over a year (or even two years in some cases) to finally get a decision. Therefore, when you are...
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