Helping People With Disabilities Nationwide
Let’s say you had a Social Security disability hearing and the judge denied you. You received a decision in the mail following the hearing explaining why the judge found you not disabled. This decision has a date on it and that date is very important if you choose to...
The Social Security hearing offices around the nation officially closed in March 2020 due to circumstances surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. This means all in person services were closed to the public. This included all in person hearings and in person video...
May is Mental Health Awareness month. While mental health and the many stigmas that are often associated with certain conditions have been more of a focus in recent years, there is still a long way to go before individuals fully understand how mood disorders, memory...
In a 9-0 decision, the Supreme Court ruled last month that disability claimants do not need to raise constitutional challenges to the appointment of a judge during their hearing. The ruling opens the door for disability representatives to make such challenges during...
When a child is born with a condition that means he or she will need special care, many parents can feel overwhelmed. The diagnosis may come as a shock, no matter how early it is detected, and they may worry about whether they will be able to provide the specialized...
After waiting more than a year to get a hearing in front of an administrative law judge, most disability claimants expect to get a decision the day of the hearing. Unfortunately, Social Security disability doesn’t work like that. While judges can announce their intent...
Not being able to work has numerous downsides. Some people may feel as if they are a burden on their spouse or other family member because they cannot generate an income. They may feel a lack of self-worth because they cannot contribute to society through their work...
An injury or illness that keeps you from working does not have to cause financial devastation as well. For many who are unable to continue working because of a health condition, the Social Security Administration’s Disability Insurance provides a steady income to...
Living with an addiction or substance abuse disorder is not easy on anyone. When a person also has another disability that prevents him or her from working, the situation can sometimes seem hopeless. However, a person with a disabling condition may still have the...
While receiving little notice outside of disability attorneys, Social Security made a big change to how it reviews spine, joint, and muscle claims earlier this month. On April 2, new Listings went into effect for claims involving back and knee issues, non-healing leg...
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