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 […]
Social Security Disability Hearing Options On the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Hearing Agreement Form
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected much of how Social Security conducts its business, including how it holds disability hearings. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, a claimant had the option to appear either in person or by video teleconferencing for his/her disability hearing before an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ). In March 2020, Social Security temporarily closed […]
Social Security Disability and Using a Cane or other Assistive Device.
Social Security disability and using a cane or other assistive device. When the Social Security Administration (SSA) analyzes your claim to determine whether you can work, there are certain things that can enhance your ability to get your benefits. A cane, walker, wheelchair, or other assistive device can be a crucial factor in getting the […]
Things You Can Do to Help in Your Social Security Disability Claim
There are things you can do that may enhance your ability to win your Social Security disability claim. If you are just sitting back hoping the Social Security Administration (SSA) is going to find you disabled, you may be in for an unfavorable outcome. You should be proactive in your claim and if you need […]
Should I Object to My Social Security Disability Hearing Being by Telephone Because of COVID?
Should I object to my Social Security disability hearing being by telephone because of COVID? At the present time, Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) hearings are being held by telephone only. There has been no indication by the Social Security Administration (SSA) of when they will be able to return […]
Why Did the Judge at My Social Security Disability Hearing Care So Much About My Past Work?
Why did the judge at my Social Security disability hearing care so much about my past work? There is a lot going on at a Social Security disability hearing, and most of it is going to be information you have never heard before. The way an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) analyzes your disability claim is […]
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 […]
Does Bipolar Disorder Qualify Me for Social Security Disability?
Have you filed an application for Social Security Disability due to Bipolar Disorder? If you have applied, or you are thinking about applying, there are things you should know about how the Social Security Administration (SSA) will examine your claim for disability. Mental health claims can be difficult to prove compared to physical disability claims. […]
How Do I Choose the Day I Say I Became Disabled with the Social Security Administration?
How do I choose the day I say I became disabled with the Social Security Administration? When filing your Social Security disability claim, the Social Security Administration (SSA) will ask you the date on which you believe you became disabled. The SSA refers to this as your Alleged Onset Date (AOD). When you choose this […]
How will the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Affect my Social Security Disability Claim?
How will the Coronavirus (COVID-19) affect my Social Security disability claim? The Coronavirus (COVID-19) has impacted many aspects of our lives and the Social Security disability claims process is no exception. With the closing of the Social Security Administration (SSA)’s field and hearing offices, and with staff working from home, there have been changes in […]