Social Security Law

A disability that prevents you from working can be devastating to your household. Without the ability to earn a living for a year or longer, you might need disability benefits to help cover your basic expenses. However, most people who apply for Social Security disability benefits receive claim denials, which can create the need for…

When you cannot work due to a disability, it is essential that you file a successful claim for Social Security disability benefits. However, only about 28 percent of claims result in an initial award without an appeal, and fewer than half of claims result in an award following an appeal. The reality is that filing a successful SSDI…

Many people benefit from Supplemental Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, though making it through the application process can be intimidating and challenging. The language involved in the forms and instructions is pulled from highly technical Social Security Administration (SSA) regulations, and many terms are not particularly clear to applicants. In too many cases, a misunderstanding regarding the meaning of…

You were waiting a long time to find out if your disability claim was approved all to find out that it was denied. You may feel angry, confused, betrayed, and worried. You know you have a genuine disability and cannot work and earn a wage, so why was your claim denied? Keep in mind that…

Many people might consider themselves to be disabled, but then they are shocked to learn that their application for Social Security disability benefits has been denied. One of the most common reasons for a denial is that an applicant does not have a disability as it is defined by the Social Security Administration (SSA). So,…

Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) can happen in many ways, and each victim can experience different effects from this type of injury. People can sustain brain injuries due to head trauma in traffic crashes, assaults, falls, sports accidents, workplace accidents, and more. Brain injuries are also common among veterans who were exposed to bombs called IEDs or…

The novel coronavirus COVID-19 took the world by storm in only a few months, and hundreds of thousands of people have been diagnosed with the virus, with tens of thousands of people not surviving, and tens of thousands more in critical condition in the hospital. While the immediate goal, of course, is for patients to…

While you may think a medical is serious and restricts your ability to work, your claim for Social Security disability benefits may still be denied. This is – in part – because the Social Security Administration (SSA) has a specific list of medical conditions that qualify as “disabilities” for the purposes of SSA determinations. These physical and…

Even if you know you have a serious disability that prevents you from working, your claim for Social Security Disability benefits may still be denied. There are many reasons for the disapproval of disability claims, such as insufficient information or supporting documents with your application, or that the Social Security Administration (SSA) believes your disability…

The Social Security Administration (SSA) does not require applicants for disability benefits to have legal assistance. However, the claims process can be daunting, with possible setbacks and delays at every turn. Your claim may be further complicated by insufficient medical documentation, inaccurate back pay awards, and more. Having a disability attorney handling your claim can help ease…