We Have Moved!
We have moved! The Law Office of Scott D. Lewis has changed locations to better serve our Indiana residents’ needs. Our new address is 428 North College Avenue, Indianapolis Indiana 46202. While we are just blocks away from our old location, we believe the new location will create better access to our clients. The newly […]
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 […]
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 […]
How Much Will My Social Security Disability Payment Be?
How much will my Social Security disability payment be? The amount of monthly Social Security disability payments can vary greatly from person to person. There are two distinct disability programs that pay monthly benefits. Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is a program where workers who pay federal taxes may be entitled to payments if they […]
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 […]
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 […]