Stay up-to-date on important information on social security disability claims litigation.
Stay up-to-date on important information on social security disability claims litigation.
13 Things to Expect at Your Disability Hearing
1. Dress like you normally dress. Do not be excessive. This is SSA’s look at a typical day in your life.
2. Bring a photo ID.
3. Get to the hearing office early. Allow for traffic and other unforeseen mishaps.
4. You will go through a security check with a metal detector. Leave […]
Social Security Service Takes Another Hit
Social Security has announced that it is mostly ending walk-in service at its field offices. This means in most cases that if you show up at a Social Security field office that you’ll only be given an appointment to come back later — usually more than a month later — […]
What is Social Security Disability?
As a disability attorney, I frequently get this question from new clients. Officially, in Social Security, being a disabled adult has one definition:
“You must not be able to engage in any substantial gainful work activity because of a medically determinable physical or mental disability(ies) that is either expected to result […]
Financial Planning for Disabled Adult Children: Social Security Disability Explained
Lawyers are not the only ones with clients facing questions about Social Security Disability. Financial advisors get these questions too. Let’s talk about the Wilson family.
The Wilson Family Situation
James and Ann Wilson are your clients, seeking financial advice for their family. They are healthy and happily married, both now in […]
Social Security Disability for the Injured
Traumatic accidents often lead to Social Security disability claims. When involved in a severe accident, the initial goal is to file a claim against the responsible party’s insurance carrier while focusing on recovery. The idea is to regain good health and return to work.
Recovery and Work Status
However, injuries may take […]
Should I Apply for SSI?
Many clients often decline money they might be eligible to receive. Why would anybody do that? Because some Social Security intake representatives suggest filing for SSI is different than filing for Disability. They hint that only certain “types” apply for SSI. I’m here to tell you: Apply for both.
What is […]
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