Medical Treatment Updates and Your Disability Claim: How an Attorney Can Help
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 […]
The Importance of A Representative Brief for Your Social Security Disability Hearing
The importance of a representative brief for your Social Security disability hearing. A representative brief can be a very valuable tool 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Social Security Disability Benefits Because You Have Difficulties Concentrating and Focusing
Are you able to Social Security disability benefits because you have difficulties concentrating and focusing? Problems with concentration and focus can have a huge impact on keeping a job. While employers do have some tolerance for a worker to be off task, there is a limit to what they will allow. Excessive time off task […]
Social Security Disability Benefits Because You Have Difficulties Concentrating and Focusing
Are you able to Social Security disability benefits because you have difficulties concentrating and focusing? Problems with concentration and focus can have a huge impact on keeping a job. While employers do have some tolerance for a worker to be off task, there is a limit to what they will allow. Excessive time off task […]
Your Heart Condition and Social Security Disability
Your heart condition and Social Security disability. Just the thought of suffering a severe heart condition can be alarming and cause anxiety. After all, a severe heart condition can cause many disabling symptoms or even death. If you or someone you know is unable to work due to a heart condition, it is probably in […]
Am I Expected to Talk at My Social Security Disability Hearing?
Am I expected to talk at my Social Security disability hearing? At your Social Security disability hearing, you will be asked to answer questions from an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ). The amount of time you speak and the content of your testimony will depend on your ALJ, your representative, and several other factors. In some […]
Filing Your Social Security Disability Appeal on Time
Filing Your Social Security Disability Appeal on Time. Before discussing time limits on filing Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) claims, let me address a common question I receive from clients. I often get asked whether an individual should appeal their current claim or file a new application. There are very […]
Filing Your Social Security Disability Appeal on Time
Filing Your Social Security Disability Appeal on Time. Before discussing time limits on filing Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) claims, let me address a common question I receive from clients. I often get asked whether an individual should appeal their current claim or file a new application. There are very […]