Helping People With Disabilities Nationwide
Having a child with autism often means handling various matters in life a bit differently. Because this condition often shows itself in ranges of severity, some individuals with autism can typically hold gainful employment without much issue. On the other hand, some...
One of the most common questions clients ask me in preparing for a hearing is “What should I say?” Ethically, I can’t tell you what to say. Even if I could, there are no magic words that will convince a judge to grant you disability benefits. There are, however, a...
One issue that’s increasingly popping up in Social Security Disability cases is the impact a favorable decision will have on student loans. Given the patchwork nature of the student loan industry in the United States and the large loan balances some claimants have,...
While many people have permanent disabling conditions that prevent them from working or returning to work, some individuals may be able to work again if their disability is temporary. They may also be able to work despite the disability but in a different position or...
An individual is eligible for Social Security Disability benefits when they are found “disabled” according to the definition of the Social Security regulations. Generally, a five-step sequential evaluation process is used to determine whether an individual is disabled...
What past jobs you held or may have worked at prior to filing for Social Security Disability is an important issue. The issue of past work is important both prior to your hearing as well as at your hearing. To begin, prior to your hearing, the Social Security...
Many people often have mixed feelings about Social Security. While some may greatly appreciate the fact that some of their income is being paid into the program for later use, others may feel as if they never get back what they paid in or that the process for applying...
Sarcoidosis is a rare condition characterized by the formation of small lumps of inflamed tissue called granulomas. It can occur at any time of life and affect people of all ethnic backgrounds, though it is more frequent in African American and Scandinavian adults...
All disability claims require medical evidence to prove that a medical impairment prevents a claimant from working. For claims based on mental health impairments such as depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and anxiety, medical records may often refer to...
At the height of the pandemic, many Social Security offices closed, and in-person appointments and assistance were not available. As a result, many Minnesota applicants struggled to get the help they needed to complete their Social Security claims, file an appeal or...
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