April 20, 2010
Can I get Social Security Disabilty Benefits If I have a Part-Time Job? As an Indiana lawyer serving the Indianapolis & the surrounding area, Attorney Scott D. Lewis would never advise a Social Security disability claimant to not work if they are able to do so. In fact, many times he tells his disability appeals […]
Read MoreApril 15, 2010
Indianapolis Attorney Scott D. Lewis represents Social Security disability claimants that have been denied Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and/or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. In his experience in working with disability claimants, there seems to be one common question his clients ask him. “How can I improve my Social Security disability claim?” Mr. Lewis […]
Read MoreApril 1, 2010
What is a Consultative Examination? A consultative examination is paid for by the Social Security Administration (SSA) to help determine what disabling condition(s) the Social Security disability claimant may be suffering from. This examination may be performed by a psychiatrist, psychologist, or a medical doctor. The role of the examiner is to generate a report […]
Read MoreMarch 31, 2010
If I am receiving Social Security disability benefits and I reach the age of retirement for Social Security retirement benefits, what will happen? Many individuals receiving Social Security disability benefits wonder what will happen to their disability benefits when they reach full retirement age. Indiana residents often call the law office of Scott D. Lewis to […]
Read MoreMarch 22, 2010
Indianapolis Social Security disability claimants filing a disability claim based on seizure disorder (or epilepsy) often wonder how the Social Security Administration (SSA) evaluates this disorder in order to qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. To qualify for disability benefits based on this neurological condition, the following two […]
Read MoreMarch 12, 2010
Indiana Social Security disability claimants living with multiple sclerosis (MS) who are unable to work due to their MS related disability and/or other conditions, may be entitled to Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. The Social Security Administration (SSA) recognizes MS as a chronic illness or “impairment” that can cause […]
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