Intelligent, Aggressive Representation For The Injured And Disabled
Our office has been advised that due to low funds, no consultative examinations will be scheduled by the Disability Determination Services of Alabama through September 15, 2019 through September 30, 2019. A consultative examination (CE) is an examination by a...
There are certain events for which you might contact an attorney for advice or assistance. A divorce, a lawsuit or an accusation of committing a crime are times when you generally have an attorney by your side. You may not think of seeking legal advice when you apply...
As readers in Mobile, Alabama, and the rest of the country know, children with disabilities are entitled to Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits. In order to determine the eligibility, the Social Security Administration (SSA) conducts Childhood Disability...
When you apply for Social Security disability, one of the first things you receive in the mail from the Social Security Administration (SSA) is a function report. A function report will ask you various questions regarding your activities of daily living. For example,...
After being award Social Security disability benefits, many clients ask how long they will be able to keep receiving their benefits. The simple answer is that if your medical condition has not improved, you can receive disability benefits for a lifetime. However, all...
Did you know you have the right to representation before the Social Security Administration (SSA)? When you appear for a hearing for Social Security disability if you do not have a representative, the first thing the officer or judge SHOULD do is ask you if you want a...
When a Claimant first files for Social Security disability, he or she is asked for the onset date of disability or the date that he or she first became unable to work as a result of a disabling medical condition. For some, this question can be answered easily if they...
One of the most important factors in a successful SSD benefits claim is the documentation that needs to be submitted at the time of applying. In fact, a common reason for claim rejections is the lack of proper documentation. This post will delve into all the personal,...
Asking for help may not be something you prefer to do. You enjoy your independence, and you want to be able to do things on your own. Nevertheless, when your illness or injury left you unable to do many of the things you used to do, it was time to reach out for...
There is a lot that goes into filing for disability and it seems there are always new rules for denying claims. I want to discuss a new ruling regarding following prescribed treatment. SSR 18-3p went into effect October 29, 2018 and will apply to any decision after...