Helping People With Disabilities Nationwide
While some back injuries do not qualify a person for disability benefits, some will. You'll need to prove that you have a medically determinable back impairment. These include injuries such as: Spinal stenosis Herniated discs (chronic pain, untreatable) Nerve root...
Veteran health is something that should be on everyone's minds. Veterans are people who provided services of protection to the United States. They worked through the military and helped protect everyone; it's something that shouldn't be taken lightly.The problem is...
There are certainly many functions that your attorney will perform outside of the actual hearing. Namely, your attorney will be examining your medical records as well as other exhibits in your Social Security file, crafting legal arguments, and working with paralegals...
When you hire a lawyer to assist you in your Social Security Disability claim their office will help you prepare your case. They will communicate with Social Security on your behalf and help you fill out forms, appeal on your behalf, request important information to...
Children and adults with autism may be eligible for Social Security Disability Benefits and/or Supplemental Security Income. As with all impairments, Social Security Disability Benefits is only available for people who have a work history and have paid FICA taxes....
A common belief SSI and SSDI applicants have going into their hearing before a judge is that the judge will rule immediately on their claim. Although judges will occasionally "tip their hand" or even announce a favorable decision form the bench, most judges will take...
One issue that often confuses disability applicants is the date last insured (DLI). To understand the date last insured, you first have to consider the nature of Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). As the name implies, SSDI is like an insurance policy. When...
A common question clients ask me is if they can get disability for more than one medical condition. And the answer is absolutely, yes. It's extremely important to let Social Security know about any medical impairment that prevents you from working. Sometimes claimants...
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a kind of benefit that helps boost your income each month. This program, funded by the federal government, has the goal of providing additional financial help to children and adults with disabilities in the United States. Those...
There is often a link with mental illness and other disabilities. For someone who has always had a disability, it may coincide with mental illness. For someone who suddenly finds him or herself with a disability, depression or anxiety may soon take hold as a result of...
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