Intelligent, Aggressive Representation For The Injured And Disabled
If you have applied for Social Security Disability benefits and have a hearing before an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ), the ALJ may assist you in developing your claim for disability. However, this is not something that should be relied up as it still behooves you to...
Social Security Disability attorneys will tell you that medical evidence is the lynch pin in a disability case. That is, you must prove you have the medical conditions you're complaining of and the only way to do this is through regular treatment with your doctor.But...
If you have applied for Social Security Disability benefits, the Social Security Administration (SSA) may send you to be examined by an independent physician. The different array of examinations is generally considered consistent with your claimed disabilities. For...
You can apply for Social Security disability online through the Social Security Administration's website at www.ssa.gov. It's a great way to avoid timely delays you may encounter when scheduling an appointment that may reach a month or more into the future. However,...
Disabled active duty personnel and veterans may be eligible for Social Security disability benefits if they are no longer able to perform substantial gainful activity. These benefits are different from VA compensation benefits and require a separate application...
BRANT V. COLVINCivil Action Number: 4:12-cv-1086-KOB In Brant v. Colvin, the claimant filed an action in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Alabama seeking review of a final decision issued by the Commissioner of Social Security denying her...
If you can no longer work you may have several different legal claims and avenues to pursue. A prior post on our blog discusses some important things to consider for disability clients and their workers' compensation claims. Keep in mind that there are may be many...
If you have filed for Social Security Disability benefits, the local Social Security Administration office will eventually send you a form for you to list your prior jobs, the duration of each, and provide a brief synopsis of your job duties. This form is extremely...
If you are a worker and you have been injured on the job, there are different legal claims that may be made. Some of the most common claims include a Workers' Compensation claim and a Social Security Disability claim. The two are significantly different from one...
When it comes to getting medical advice, nothing can be more important than getting a second opinion. Getting a sound medical opinion may, quite literally, be a matter of life or death. At the very least, medical opinions and treatment options can have a widespread...