Helping People With Disabilities Nationwide
After years of waiting, you’ve had your disability hearing before an administrative law judge. It seems to go well. And then there’s more waiting. It’s usually another 30-60 days after a hearing before the decision arrives in the mail. And sometimes the wait can even...
One of the most challenging and devastating events a person can face in life is suffering a debilitating injury or condition that makes it impossible to work and earn a living. Fortunately, those who experience this scenario are sometimes able to get Social Security...
Health care workers deserve proper benefits if they are injured on the job. They have the same right to workers’ comp that employees can get in virtually any other industry. In fact, the health services industry is known to be one of the more dangerous industries in...
For those who work with their hands, injuries to the wrists, arms or hands can be crippling and make it impossible to perform the necessary duties of their jobs. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is a painful, repetitive stress type of injury that affects thousands of people...
Hematological disorders treated by bone marrow or stem cell transplantation – you will be considered under a disability for at least 12 consecutive months from the date of transplantation. After that, SSA will evaluate any remaining impairment(s) under the criteria...
In most cases, you will receive your Notice of Decision within 6-8 weeks of the hearing, however some Judges have a longer backlog. If all of the medical evidence is not submitted prior to the hearing, and the Administrative Law Judge has left the record open to...
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is a critical safety net designed to provide financial support to individuals who are unable to work due to disability. For those facing uncertain times, understanding the average payment of SSDI benefits can be essential in...
YES! A spouse, divorced spouse, children, and adult disabled child (before they turn 22) are all potentially eligible for benefits based on your disability. Each of them may receive up to 50% of your disability amount per month. The maximum that can be paid out for...
If you are awarded Supplemental Security Income (SSI), you will receive your payments on the first of the month. If awarded Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, your payment date will depend on your birthdate. If your date of birth is between the 1st...
Fibromyalgia is a chronic and often misunderstood condition that affects millions of people worldwide, though fortunately, it is a condition that can qualify for Social Security disability benefits. Fibromyalgia is a complex disorder characterized by widespread pain,...
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