Helping People With Disabilities Nationwide
The list of medical conditions that automatically qualify you to receive Social Security Disability (SSD) is fairly long. However, this list still does not include all the medical conditions that might establish your right to receive these vital government benefits....
The year is almost over, which means that once again the Social Security Administration has announced an increase in benefits for disabled Americans.Those receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), which individuals pay into while working, will see their...
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome is the name of a group of genetic disorders affecting roughly 1 in every 5,000 people globally. Symptoms can include stretchy skin and hypermobility of joints, resulting in joint pain and frequent dislocations. Abnormal scarring is another...
The onset date of your disability is important for determining how much you can receive in Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits. That's because, once you qualify for benefits, you can receive "back pay" for benefits that you didn't receive when you first became...
No one in the world has ever said that having a disability makes life easier. In fact, many individuals in the United States are suffering from permanent disabilities that prevent them from working and earning an income for themselves. Fortunately, these individuals...
At minimum, applicants for disability benefits must demonstrate that they are unable to perform the work they performed in the last 15 years that was performed at the "substantial gainful activity" level. But what if someone has not performed any work at the...
One of the most common type of cases I see in my practice are those in which a client is seeking disability benefits due to some type of spinal disorder and resulting back pain. The difference between successful and unsuccessful claims involving back pain turns...
There are many types of disabilities that could qualify someone to receive Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits. These disabilities range in severity from permanently disabling to life-threatening conditions. If you feel that your medical condition is preventing...
Earlier this month, the Supreme Court heard a case that will have a big impact on how many disability attorneys are paid and how retroactive pay is calculated. The case, Culbertson v. Berryhill, specifically deals with disability insurance cases that are appealed to...
Disability hearings can be intimidating affairs. Most claimants have never been inside of a courtroom and have no idea to what to expect.Even if you have been to court before, disability hearings can be very different experiences.Still, these are some of the questions...
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