Intelligent, Aggressive Representation For The Injured And Disabled
There are several types of spousal and widow's benefits available from Social Security. The Supreme Court case United States v. Windsor, 570 U.S. ___ (2013) struck down the federal Defense of Marriage Act, opening the door for same-sex spouses to receive federal...
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A vocational expert is an "expert witness" called by the Social Security Administration to testify at a disability appeal hearing. The vocational expert classifies a claimant's past relevant work to determine whether the claimant can still perform those jobs given the...
As many disabled people know and have experienced, Social Security disability can be a long process. The time from inital application to hearing can last up to 2 years. Unfortunately, that long wait time means that sometimes disabled claimants die waiting for their...
Tomorrow, Saturday, April 20, we have a booth at the Mobile Flea Market, located at 410 Schillinger Road North. We'll be giving away some great items. Come by and see us!
Since January 2012, the Social Security Office of Disability Adjudication & Review has been withholding the name of the ALJ for all upcoming disability hearings. We feel that this is much to the detriment of both representatives and claimants. But hopefully a...
Social Security provides survivor benefits to families that have experienced a loss of a family wage earner. Social Security helps those families by providing income for those families. Who can get benefits? A widow or widower may be elgivle to receive full benefits...
It's officially Mardi Gras season, and that means it's time for celebration!If you live in Mobile, Daphne, Fairhope, Bay Minette, Orange Beach, or Gulf Shores, you can find your local parade schedules at If you live in Pensacola, check out your local events at...
Many people, including Social Security practitioners, believe that a person is disabled if they are unable to perform a full range of sedentary work.That is not always true.Although a residual functional capacity (RFC) for less than a full range of sedentary work...
The attorneys at Gardberg and , P.C., think that it is important to highlight a very important age for people applying for Social Security Disability benefits. Fifty (50) years of age is that important age for those seeking Social Security Disability benefits. Why is...