Helping People With Disabilities Nationwide
Anyone who has gone through the process of applying for disability benefits knows that it is not quick or easy.In addition to multiple denials in the course of an application, it's not unusual for many claimants to have at least one prior application denied before...
Social Security Disability (SSD) is supposed to be there for those who are unable to work due to their injuries or because of preexisting health conditions. Sadly, by 2027, it's the current presidential administration's plan to cut the funding of Social Security...
It is very important to comply with prescribed treatment for your conditions. SSA will agree that your conditions or symptoms are worse when you are not doing the things your treating providers recommend; however, it is harder to be approved if you are not compliant...
Many applicants for Social Security Disability benefits find the application process to be frustrating and overwhelming, especially when they are initially denied. If you have filed a claim for benefits, you have the right to counsel under the Administrative Procedure...
In an adversarial system, two advocates represent the interests of competing parties before a judge or impartial tribunal. The tribunal observes the dispute from above the fray to remain impartial. The process traces back to the medieval mode of trial by combat, and...
Many people think that post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a condition that only affects veterans who have seen combat. While PTSD rates are generally higher for veterans, the fact is that anyone who has suffered a serious trauma can have PTSD and may be eligible...
One of the more frustrating quirks of disability law for both attorneys and our clients is the five-month waiting period in Social Security Disability Insurance cases.The rule states that disability benefits, regardless of the condition involved, will not be paid out...
There are many different kinds of disabilities that could affect you, and it's important that you still have the financial support you need while trying to deal with a life-changing diagnosis. Social Security Disability (SSD) is there for people with physical and...
In the military, you know that you're going to be exposed to hazards beyond what you'd see in civilian life. You might have faced explosions or gunfire, hand-to-hand challenges or other situations that led to injuries. As someone who now struggles with a traumatic...
One thing that always confuses clients about disability hearings is the role of vocational experts. When you attend a disability hearing, the judge and your attorney will ask you a variety of questions about your past work, your symptoms, and what you now do on a...
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