Talk to your Doctor
Having the support of your doctor is very important to the success of your disability claim, especially if your case needs to be heard by an administrative law judge. When you apply for Social Security … Read More
Can I Afford a Disability Attorney
Usually, your attorney will only be paid if you win your claim and his payment will be taken from your back pay. Most applications for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) … Read More
5 Month SSDI Waiting Period
The 5 month waiting period means that you can not collect SSDI benefits until you have been disabled for 5 complete months. When you apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) there is a 5 … Read More
Denied Disability Benefits, What’s Next?
About 70% of all Social Security Disability applications are denied. If you have just been denied Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits, don’t give up. About 70% of all Social … Read More
Social Security Disability and Lyme Disease
Lyme disease is an emerging infectious disease that is transmitted to humans by the bite of an infected tick. If not treated early or adequately, Lyme disease can be disabling and difficult to treat. Lyme … Read More
Should I Apply For Social Security Disability?
With that being said, if you suffer from a long-term disability that prevents you from working, you should apply for disability as soon as possible Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) … Read More
Social Security Disability and Vision Loss
There are three listings in the Social Security Administration’s List of Impairments which may apply to most claims involving loss of vision. To qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) … Read More
Social Security Disability List of Impairments
Each disability in the List of Impairments has a section that describes what symptoms a person must exhibit in order to qualify for disability under that listing. The Social Security Administration’s Office of Disability publishes … Read More
Social Security Disability and a Stroke
A stroke can cause a disability that is eligible for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. Josh, in Mission Viejo, CA, says “my father suffered a stroke and is unable … Read More
What is a Medical Vocational Allowance?
A Medical Vocational Allowance, or Med-voc, is a term used by Disability Determination Services (DDS) when approving a disability claim that does not match a disability in the official Listing of Impairments.