How to Qualify My Child For SSI Benefits When children are suffering from significant mental, behavioral, or physical problems, they may be entitled to SSI disability payments if their problems are severe enough. When determining whether a child is disabled,…
As discussed elsewhere on this website, the Social Security Administration undertakes a five-step evaluation to determine whether someone is disabled under the Social Security Act. If an individual is not working too much and has a significant medical impairment they…
Veterans Disability Agent Orange: Thousands of Vietnam Veterans may see the Agent Orange legal presumptions extended to them. Currently, vets who served in Vietnam (with boots on the ground) are able to get the benefit of Agent Orange legal presumptions…
Treating with a doctor and other medical professionals that believe you are disabled can certainly increase your changes of being approved for Social Security Disability or Supplemental Security Income benefits. However, the fact that your doctor believes that you are…
What does it take to win? When a person has a Social Security Disability claim, they all ask the same questions. How long does it take? What are my chances? What does it take to win? These are all legitimate…
As a Social Security disability attorney, I am often asked by potential clients whether they can be awarded “partial disability.” The short answer to this is "no" when it comes to Social Security disability cases. Worker’s Compensation, Veterans Disability, and…
Sometimes a work injury can prevent you from being able to work. To what extent it prevents you from doing so affects what benefits you may be eligible for. There are different types of Workers’ Compensation benefits designed to compensate…
The following is an article written by Karin Brulliard and published in the Washington Post this week. It is titled, “For military veterans suffering from PTSD, are service dogs good therapy?” Being the owner of two dogs, I really found…
What is lupus? Lupus is an autoimmune disease where the immune system attacks its own tissues and body systems. Lupus can cause a number of serious health problems, including joint pain, anemia, chest pain, skin issues, and even death. Certainly…
Get In Line There are currently over one million people waiting for a decision on their Social Security Disability applications. As many already know firsthand, the Social Security Administration struggles to process all of these claims and render timely decisions.…