Helping People With Disabilities Nationwide
Many people assume that Social Security disability benefits are based on how severe their medical condition is, but the amount you receive is actually determined by your work and earnings history. Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits are based on your...
Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA) is one of the most important, and often most misunderstood, components in determining eligibility for Social Security disability benefits. Many valid claims are denied because claimants are unaware of how SGA applies to their...
A denial letter from the Social Security Administration (SSA) brings a heavy sense of uncertainty, especially when your family’s financial stability is at risk. It is difficult to manage the weight of chronic pain while wondering how you will cover essential bills or...
Even with safety measures in place, employees can still get into workplace accidents and sustain injuries. If you hurt your head while on your shift and sustained a concussion because of the incident, you need to prioritize your health and seek financial help for your...
Social Security Changes Continuing Disability Review Process Social Security disability attorneys regularly receive calls from final clients surprised to learn that years after they’ve been approved for benefits, the Social Security Administration will review their...
Can You Get Disability Benefits Living Abroad? A surprisingly common question in disability law is whether it’s possible to get disability benefits if you live outside of the United States. The general answer is that yes, that’s possible in most cases, but there are...
In Minnesota, teachers who get injured or sick while on their jobs can seek financial support for their medical treatments through their workers’ comp insurance. By reporting their workplace accident to their employer and filing a claim form, they can work towards...
It only happens in a small percentage of hearings, but my favorites are of course the ones where the judge says my client is going to be awarded disability benefits. It’s the best case scenario in a long and difficult process, and I wish it meant that my clients could...
If you’ve received a denial or two from Social Security, you may find a section that states you’re not disabled because you have “transferable skills” to other types of work. The transferable skills issue is one of the most more complicated and frustrating aspects of...
An unexpected notice for an independent medical exam may feel unsettling. You may receive this request while medical care or wage benefits remain under review. The exam does not replace your treating doctor. It can add another medical opinion to your Minnesota...
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