Last year, the House of Representatives unanimously passed a Bill that would extend service connected benefits to Vietnam Veterans who served in the waters surrounding Vietnam who later developed a medical condition associated with Agent Orange. For a list of…
The Social Security Administration has released the 2019 Social Security benefits payment schedule. When you receive your payment depends on a few factors, most notably your date of birth. When Can I Expect My Payment? The Social Security benefits payment…
Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) Hearing It is vitally important to get a lawyer involved in your case prior to your Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) hearing. It is much harder to win an appeal than it is to win your case…
The majority of the attorneys at Shifrin Newman Smith Inc. will be attending the Fall 2018 NOSSCR Disability Law Conference this week in San Francisco, CA. About the National Organization of Social Security Claimants' Representatives (NOSSCR) The National Organization of…
Did you know that working part-time while disabled can sometimes help to prove your case? Often times, disability attorneys will generally characterize a Social Security claim as having to prove that their client’s health prevents them from being able to work.…
The changing of landscape of Social Security I’ve been representing disability clients for 20 years. In that time there have been changes to the law and regulations that affect a person’s ability to receive Social Security disability benefits. However, in…
Do you meet the Criteria? If you suffer from an autoimmune disease and it prevents you from being able to work a full-time job, you may be entitled to Social Security Disability benefits and/or Supplemental Security Income. What kind of…
I posted a blog about Blue Water Vietnam Veterans closing in on legislation that would afford them VA legal presumptions and disability benefits related to Agent Orange exposure. At that time, it seemed to me like a foregone conclusion that…
There are generally two different types of Social Security Disability Benefits available under the Social Security Act. One kind is called Supplemental Security Income (SSI). This type of benefit is available to individuals who are disabled and who have limited…
If you have suffered a traumatic brain injury and find yourself unable to work a full-time job as a result, you may be entitled to Social Security Disability and/or Supplemental Security Income payments. When someone suffers such an injury, Social…