It is possible to receive disability benefits for mental disorders. It is possible to receive disability benefits for mental disorders. It is typically harder to receive benefits for a mental health issue because some mental … Read More
It is not possible to win a disability claim that is based on a drug addiction. It is not possible to win a disability claim that is based on a drug addiction. If you are … Read More
Activities of Daily Living (also known as ADLs) are anything that you do on a daily basis to care for yourself. Activities of Daily Living (also known as ADLs) are anything that you do on … Read More
An Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) is a judge who presides over a hearing to resolve a dispute between a government agency and someone affected by a decision of that agency. If you are waiting for … Read More
ODAR stands for the Office of Disability Adjudication and Review. ODAR stands for the Office of Disability Adjudication and Review. It is a branch of the Social Security Administration. Once you have been denied for … Read More
Administrative Law Judges are employed by the Social Security Administration and their job is to hear Social Security Disability cases that have been denied and filed for an appeal. Administrative Law Judges are employed by … Read More
Most social security disability claims are denied the first time they are submitted. Most social security disability claims are denied the first time they are submitted. About 70% of claimants are denied benefits. That does … Read More
A consultative exam is a medical examination. A consultative exam is a medical examination. Some people who have applied for social security disability benefits are sent for an exam by the Disability Determination Services (DDS) … Read More
Both attorneys and non-attorney disability representatives are able to represent you with your Social Security Disability case. Both attorneys and non-attorney disability representatives are able to represent you with your Social Security Disability case. They … Read More
An RFC form is a form that addresses the Residual Functional Capacity for a disability claimant’s ability to work after considering their mental or physical disability limitations. An RFC form is a form that addresses … Read More
