Written by attorney Rodney Mesriani, about 2 years ago. STAFF PICK
If you have a disability especially if it is considered as severe, then you should consider hiring a Social Security disability lawyer as your representative when filing a claim for benefits under... more
Written by attorney Michelle Gottesman, over 3 years ago. STAFF PICK
Whether you're considering applying for disability benefits or waiting for your appeal hearing to be scheduled, the information you share with your treating doctors likely has the greatest impact on... more
Written by attorney John Tucker, over 4 years ago. STAFF PICK
Option 1: Go to the Local Social Security Office. Your first option is to go to your local Social Security Administration ("SSA") office and tell them you want to apply for Social Security... more
Written by attorney Drew Johnson, about 4 years ago. STAFF PICK
Who can get Social Security Disability Insurance benefits (DIB)?. Social Security Disability Insurance benefits, also called DIB, SSD, or Title 2 benefits, are for any disabled person who can no... more
Written by attorney Kevin Holmes, over 4 years ago. STAFF PICK
Do not argue your case.. Your job is to testify to facts, describe your symptoms, give estimates of your limitations, outline your daily activities, and provide lots of examples of your problems.... more
Written by attorney John Tucker, over 4 years ago. STAFF PICK
What kind of forms will I have to fill out?. During the initial application process and throughout the life of your claim, your insurance company, the Social Security Administration, and even the... more
Written by attorney Kevan Spence, 18 days ago.
Claims for Social Security Disability are very often difficult to prove under the very strict Social Security rules. A diagnosis alone does not necessarily mean that the disorder as manifested in any... more
Written by attorney William Wickward, 2 months ago.
ODAR Processing Times A hearing before an Administrative Law Judge is the second appeal in the Social Security Disability appeal process. At a hearing, you appear in-person before an Administrative... more
Written by attorney Seth Rosenberg, about 2 years ago.
It is considered an "extraordinary privilege" to discharge debts in bankruptcy. The privilege is intended to be reserved for the "honest but unfortunate debtor." The courts have uniformly... more
Written by attorney Robert Alston, 8 months ago.
Many social security disability clients are between a rock and a hard place when it comes to getting medical treatment for their disabling conditions. They can't work because they are disabled so... more
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