Helping People With Disabilities Nationwide
Something that claimants often ask me before a hearing is what they need to say to be approved by an administrative law judge. First, your attorney can’t tell you exactly what to say at the hearing. Second, even if I could, there’s no such thing as “magic words” that...
In recent years, significant progress has been made for mental health awareness across the United States. When a person suffers from a mental health condition, it can affect his or her ability to function or perform basic daily tasks. A common mental health condition...
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...
First, what is disability? There are two kinds of disability through the Social Security Administration, Supplemental Security Income and Social Security Disability Insurance. The latter is based on the taxes you have paid into the system while you worked, and as such...
Being “blind” can mean a lot of different things….color blindness, cerebral (or brain-related) blindness, loss of night or peripheral vision, loss of central vision, retinopathy/hemorrhage/retinal detachment related issues….the list is long. However, SSA defines it...
There are two kinds of disability: Supplemental Security Income and Social Security Disability Insurance. Social Security Disability Insurance benefits have no asset limits. Supplemental Security Income eligibility is strictly impacted by how many assets you hold....
Two frequent questions individuals will ask after they have their Social Security Disability hearing are the following: 1) Do I have to do anything thing else or provide any additional information? And 2) How long will it take to get my decision? Regarding question...
Two frequent questions individuals will ask after they have their Social Security Disability hearing are the following: 1) Do I have to do anything thing else or provide any additional information? And 2) How long will it take to get my decision? Regarding question...
Most people work full-time jobs and earn a wage to financially support themselves and their families. However, if an individual suffers a debilitating injury and is no longer able to work, the suffering may be physical and financial. Fortunately, those who are injured...
As a diesel mechanic, you're undoubtedly aware of the inherent risks associated with your line of work. Being knowledgeable about these risks is not just about safety - it's crucial to understand how they may impact your rights under workers' compensation laws if an...
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