The Emotional Cost of Disability. Why the Right Disability Attorney Makes a Difference It’s no fun to be sick. It makes everything we try to do in life that much harder. Many are tired, ache, and don’t feel like doing…
You are disabled. You need to file an application for Social Security Disability Benefits or SSI. Do you apply for disability benefits on your own? Do you use a disability attorney? You know how you feel. The doctors said that…
Multiple Sclerosis is sometimes a disabling medical condition. Many people are able to work with this condition, but many cannot. If you have multiple sclerosis and feel that you are unable to work, you should seek disability attorneys who can…
Nonunion and Inability to Ambulate Can I get SSD/SSI for broken leg, pelvis or foot is a common question. If you suffered a fracture that affects your lower extremities, you may be entitled to Social Security Disability benefits. If you…
People often ask why it takes so long to have a hearing to determine if they are disabled. You may have seen the article in the Cleveland Plain Dealer last month - http://www.cleveland.com/healthfit/index.ssf/2017/12/wait_for_a_social_security_dis.html which asked this question. The number of…
Being denied disability or supplemental security income can be very discouraging. When you can’t work and the bills are piling up, being denied disability can leave you upset and confused. You feel your medical records show that you're unable to work.…
A person may be eligible for two main types of Social Security Disability benefits. Disability insurance benefits, also called "DIB" or "SSD" benefits, are available to those who have paid enough into Social Security to qualify for benefits through payroll…
When applying for disability, age is a very important factor. Generally speaking, Social Security Disability lawyers are trying to prove that their clients are not able to maintain a gainful job because of their medical conditions. However, Social Security has…
The Social Security Administration has four stages of disability appeals. At the first stage a disability client applies for benefits. If denied, the first appeal-a request for reconsideration-must be filed with The Social Security Administration. If you are denied disability,…
The Initial Application There are many stages that a claim for SSD/SSI benefits may go through and they often require multiple appeals. To start a claim, a person can apply for SSD/SSI benefits online, in person at a local Social…