Intelligent, Aggressive Representation For The Injured And Disabled
Presently, residents of Puerto Rico are only able to draw under the Disability Insurance Benefits (DIB) or Title II program for Social Security, and are not able to draw under the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program. This is due to the fact the Social Security...
The United States Supreme Court has affirmed the 6th Circuit's decision in the case of Biestek v. Berryhill. In a 6 to 3 decision, the United States Supreme Court found that "a vocational expert's refusal to provide private market-survey data upon the applicant's...
I want to discuss some things people need to know before they get a Social Security hearing. I have worked in Social Security law for almost 19 years now and I can tell you there is a lot of information that is needed before having a hearing date and here are some...
HIV/AIDS is among the most serious illnesses that any person can suffer from. Fortunately, the Social Security Administration understands the gravity of the diseases and how it they affect the lives of patients and their loved ones. Therefore, the agency offers Social...
If you have filed or intend to file for disability then know that the work you have done can affect your disability care. When someone files for disability with Social Security, they are alleging that they are unable to work. The basis to Social Security disability is...
After receiving an Unfavorable Decision from an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ), a Claimant who disagrees with the decision of the ALJ may appeal the decision to the Appeals Council of the Social Security Administration within 60 days. The Appeals Council will evaluate...
The Social Security Administration requires claimant's to have valid photo identification for entrance to all hearings and for any consultative examinations in which they are scheduled to appear. So what can you do if you do not have valid identification?If you have...
A lot of our disabled clients have difficulty paying all of their expenses every month. Living is expensive and Supplemental Security Income benefits pay out a maximum of $771 per month for 2019. It can be especially hard when power bills rise right along with the...
I rewrite this article every year because it continues to affect clients and the consequences are HUGE! We see cases month after month where Claimants lose all benefits or a large portion of disability because they filed a tax return fraudulently. Many times these...
Far too many Alabama residents go through some sort of trauma in their life. These events often leave an indelible mark on their psyches. If you fall into this group, you could suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder. Depending on the type of trauma, you could...