Disability Law
What Is a Disability Hearing?
When applying for Social Security disability benefits many individuals will need to go through three stages: an initial application, reconsideration, and a hearing. If an application is denied at the initial application stage and at the reconsideration stage, the applicant may request a hearing before an administrative law judge. A disability hearing may seem daunting,…
Read MoreWorking While Waiting for My Disability Claim
Working While Waiting For My Disability Claim Introduction Hurrah, you have just filed your disability claim. Now you must wait for a response, and it is not coming tomorrow. Come to think of it, it is probably going to take a little while to hear back – I mean a government entity responding hastily, you’ve…
Read MoreThe Impact of Work Activity on Disability Claims
The disability process takes a long time, causing a huge financial and emotional strain on families. With mounting medical and household bills it is no wonder people often come to me who have continued to work in some capacity while waiting for a decision. The first question the Administration will ask when looking at a…
Read MoreSocial Security Disability and COVID-19: Long Haul COVID & Strategies for Your Disability Claims and Appeals
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to persist nationwide, the impact it will have on the Social Security disability system is still widely unknown, but the number of potential claims could be staggering. In just the United States alone, approximately 57 million COVID-19 cases have been reported with over 800,000 deaths. Studies are showing that 25%…
Read MoreWhen You Should Claim Social Security Disability
Suffering from a disability is something that will financially impact your life and the lives of your dependents. Disability does not just affect the elderly; it affects younger people as well. Many young people have become disabled to the point where they cannot work before reaching their retirement age. Social Security Disability benefits play a…
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