Does your child have trouble interacting with and relating to others? How do I prove that my child is disabled?
The third area that the Social Security Administration considers when evaluating whether a child is disabled involves their ability to interact and relate to others. See SSR 09-5p. In my experience this is probably the second most popular domain for…
Can I get Social Security for burns? Disability Benefits and Lawyers
If you have suffered a soft tissue injury, you may be entitled to Social Security Disability Benefits (also commonly referred to as SSD, DIB, and/or SSI Benefits). The most common type of soft tissue injury is burns, but other types…
Can I get disability if my child has ADHD? How Social Security determines whether a disability is present in one of the most popular functional domains
A second area that the Social Security Administration considers when evaluating whether a child is disabled involves their ability to attend and complete tasks. See SSR 09-4p. In my opinion, this second domain is probably the most popular area for…
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Progress with Veterans’ Claims; Progress with Veterans’ Appeals to follow?
Recently VA Secretary Robert McDonald issued a press statement concerning the VA Disability Claims process. Therein, it is noted that significant progress has been made in the claims backlog, however very limited progress has been made in the appeals backlog.…
Akron Legal News Features Attorney Shannon E. Sorensen
attorney Shannon E. Sorensen is featured in Akron Legal News this week. Shannon is the Lead Chair of the Disability Law Section of the Akron Bar Association. In this role, Shannon works to educate fellow attorneys and paralegals and works…
Fall Observations
This time of year reminds us of how beautiful nature is. You don’t have to travel to New England or anyplace else to see the most beautiful leaves of many colors in our rolling hills of Ohio. Take a minute…
Has an arm fracture left you unable to work? Social Security DIsability Benefits after an arm injury
If you’ve suffered a fracture to your arm, you may be entitled to Social Security Disability benefits. However, the standard for receiving Social Security Disability Benefits due to an arm fracture is high and difficult to meet. Social Security first…
Can I get disability if I broke my leg? Obtaining Social Security DIsability Benefits for a fracture to your leg or pelvis
If you’ve fractured your leg and pelvis, you may be entitled to Social Security Disability benefits. Individuals who suffer a fracture to the femur, tibia, pelvis, or tarsal bones are eligible for benefits if a solid union of the fracture…