Torn Rotator Cuffs and Your Social Security Disability Benefits

Torn rotator cuffs and your Social Security disability benefits.  A torn rotator cuff can not only be painful, but can limit your ability to lift, push, pull, and reach. Your capacity to work can be greatly diminished, especially when the arm affected is your dominant upper extremity. It is hard to imagine there are many jobs […]

Did You Know You Are Paying Premiums into Social Security Disability Insurance?

Did you know you are paying premiums into Social Security Disability Insurance? Some of my clients do not realize that they are paying into the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program through FICA taxes when they work. When your employer withholds FICA taxes from your paycheck, a portion of that withholding is used to fund […]

Diabetic Neuropathy and Social Security Disability

If you suffer from diabetes mellitus, you are probably all too familiar with the various disabling symptoms caused by this disease. One such complication is neuropathy of the extremities. Diabetic neuropathy is a type of damage that can affect the nerves throughout your body. This commonly occurs in the legs, feet, and hands. Neuropathy may […]

How I Run My Social Security Disability Law Office to Best Help My Clients

How I run my Social Security disability law office to best help my clients. I take immense pride in representing my clients in the way that I would want to be represented. My standards are high, and I believe my clients benefit from that.  I am constantly comparing my business practices not only with other […]

Medical Treatment Updates and Your Disability Claim: How an Attorney Can Help

When evaluating a disability claim for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and/or Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Social Security will closely evaluate a claimant’s medical evidence to determine whether he/she meets its guidelines. It is the claimant’s duty to keep Social Security informed of any developments in his/her medical treatment and to provide the necessary information […]

The Importance of A Representative Brief for Your Social Security Disability Hearing

Our office submits a representative brief for a client prior to his/her hearing for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and/or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) before an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ).  In our experience, we have found that a well written brief can be extremely useful for a claimant, as it provides an overview of the […]

Attending College While Applying for Social Security Disability Benefits

Attending college while applying for Social Security disability benefits. You or someone you know may be applying for Social Security disability benefits while attending college. People living with disabilities may attend college for several reasons. You may want to try to learn new skills to find employment consistent with your limitations, or you may want […]

Receiving Social Security Disability if You Have Difficulty Standing

Receiving Social Security disability if you have difficulty standing. If you are experiencing problems standing, you may be entitled to Social Security disability benefits. There may be a variety of reasons that impact your ability to stand.  These can include back pain, knee pain, foot pain, lower extremity swelling, and many other reasons.  When the […]

Can I receive social security disability if I cannot sit for long?

Can I receive Social Security disability if I cannot sit for long? The Social Security Administration (SSA) looks at a variety of things when determining if you can work, and the length of time you are able to sit is one such limitation. The SSA classifies occupations into several different exertional levels, and a sedentary […]

Can I Receive Social Security Disability If I Have Panic Attacks?

Can I receive Social Security Disability if I have panic attacks? Many of my clients diagnosed with an Anxiety-Related Disorder have panic attacks. Due to the severity, frequency, and unexpected onset of a panic attack, it may be difficult or even impossible to secure and maintain a full-time job. If you find that you still […]