Social Security Disability Information Center

Does Having a Cane, Walker, or Wheelchair Help Me in My Social Security Disability Case?

January 18, 2019

If you need a cane, walker, or wheelchair to ambulate effectively, it can have a significant impact on your claim for disability benefits. It is important to let your Social Security disability attorney know that you need an assistive device to stand and/or walk. Many jobs that require a person to stand or walk during the […]

How Does the Social Security Administration Know I Have a Disability Attorney on my Case?

December 27, 2018

When you hire a disability attorney to work on your Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and/or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) case, your lawyer will file a Form 1696 Appointment of Representative with the Social Security Administration (SSA). This is the document needed for SSA to acknowledge that you now have representation. The SSA will not […]

What You Can Do to Help Win Your Social Security Disability Case

November 30, 2018

We believe that the following simple steps may help enhance your claim: File your paperwork in a timely manner. The Social Security Administration (SSA) requires you to meet certain deadlines. You have 60 days (plus 5 days for mailing) to file a Request for Reconsideration after being denied on your initial application. Failure to file […]

Learning Disabilities and Social Security Disability

October 16, 2018

Whether you are a child or an adult, the Social Security Administration (SSA) recognizes learning disabilities as a condition that can pay Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and/or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments. The severity of the condition and its impact on an individual’s functioning can be key factors in receiving benefits. In children’s Social […]

Keeping in Touch with Your Social Security Disability Attorney

October 8, 2018

Currently, the Social Security Administration (SSA) has a long wait time for hearings before Administrative Law Judges (ALJ); keeping in touch with your lawyer can be very important to winning your claim. As your hearing approaches, communication with your representative can be even more important to gather your updated medical records. Keeping in contact with […]

Neck Pain and Social Security Disability Benefits

September 6, 2018

When thinking of spinal pain, people typically think of the back or lumbar area. However, the cervical spine can also create pain and limitations that prevent an individual from working. The cervical region consists of seven vertebrae numbered C1 through C7. Injuries or degeneration of this area can require therapy, injections, and even major surgeries […]