I had a stroke in August 2012, now partially blind, can no longer perform my job:difficulty seeing/thinking. Can I get LTD?

Depending on your age, your work history, how much vision loss you've had, and other factors, you may be able to receive LTD and/or SSDI. I can...

Is chronid depression a disability if unmanagable with medicine?

If you are unable to work despite doing everything you can to try to manage your condition, you may meet the standards for Social Security...

L purchased a life insurance policy through my credit card company tried to file a disability claim but was denyed

You should contact a local attorney to discuss this in detail. It certainly sounds like you have a claim here, and it doesn't sound right for them...

I had to go on medical leave from my job due to my disability. I have filed for ssdisability

There's a lot of things going on in your question that lead me to believe you need to speak with a Social Security attorney in person as soon as...

What action should I take to get LTD benefits (ERISA) for a pending claim that is past 45 days?

The ERISA regulations do state that a decision "must" be made within 45 days of when a claim for disability benefits is filed. If you're...

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SS disability spousal benefits

I can't think of any way your wife could make a claim for more Social Security disability benefits based on your work. Unless you yourself are...

Is it true that you cannot submit new evidence while your case is in the appeals process

I agree with Mr. Farrell. In the Sixth Circuit, if you want to submit more evidence after the ALJ's decision, it must be "new," "material" to the...

What does it mean when your disibility case has been turned over to the development department of lawyers office?

Based on how my office runs, I think that just means your attorney knows you're waiting for a hearing, and now it's time for him or her to...

I am a married woman, and unable to work due to medical problems. I didn't work long enough to get credits for social security

There's a few possibilities, but they all depend on your husband's situation and your overall household income and savings. First, there's...

I have a longterm disability policy that has paid me for almost 3 years without any problems.

I hope that you don't run into any problems with your LTD, but if you do, I'd be happy to take a look at your case. As Mr. Ortiz noted, you do not...

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