In adult Social Security disability and Supplement Security Income cases, prior relevant work plays an important role. In order to receive disability benefits, the burden is on you to prove that you cannot return to any of the relevant work you have done in the past....
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Month: January 2011
JUST SAY ‘NO’ TO INSURANCE ADJUSTERS . . .
until you have a chance to talk to a personal injury attorney and find out what your rights and your damages are. Ethics rules prevent personal injury attorneys from contacting you up to 30 days after you have been injured. However, no such rule prevents an insurance...
My Social Security Disability Decision is “Partially Favorable.” What Does This Mean?-
Social Security Disability and Supplemental Security Income cases often end up being heard by an Administrative Law Judge. An Administrative Law Judge will hear your testimony, review the documents in your record, often consult a vocational expert, and occasionally...
I Am a Widow(er). Can I Collect Social Security Benefits Based on My Spouse’s Earnings Record?
It depends. If you are a widow or widower who is 60 years old, you may be able to collect a monthly payment based on your spouse's earning record. This depends on whether your spouse paid enough into the Social Security program. If both you and your spouse worked, you...
I Can’t Afford To See A Doctor.
When I first meet a client who has applied for Disability Insurance Benefits or Supplemental Security Income, the first words of advice I give are "be sure to see your doctor". I cannot stress to my clients how important it is to continue seeing their doctor during...
Social Security Disability and Workers’ Compensation
It is fairly common for Social Security disability claimants to also have workers' compensation claims. If you have a pending workers' compensation claim or a recent workers' compensation settlement, it is important to know that the money you received due to workers'...
What Is a “Closed Period” In a Social Security Disability Case?
Most people who apply for Social Security Disability are alleging that they are disabled and will continue to be unable to work for an indefinite amount of time. However, here in Alabama, Florida, and Mississippi, it is not uncommon for a Social Security disability or...