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Retirement and Social Security Disability

Retirement and Social Security Disability

Whether you can receive retirement and SSDI benefits depends on what you mean by “retirement”. For SSDI purposes, retirement means benefits paid through the SSA. Yet Social Security retirement benefits are not always the only benefit people receive when they retire. Pensions or 401(k) plans through an employer also pay benefits at retirement. While many people generically refer to each of these as “retirement” benefits, for purposes of receiving both SSDI and retirement benefits, they are very different.

By Neil Good|2021-01-19T14:38:18-06:00January 19th, 2021|Blog, SSD|0 Comments

Injured by a Hernia Mesh Implant? How to Prepare for Your First Attorney Meeting

Injured by a Hernia Mesh Implant? How to Prepare for Your First Attorney Meeting

Unfortunately, injuries following insertion of a hernia mesh are common. If you have any adverse reactions following hernia mesh surgery, it is best to reach out to an experienced hernia mesh attorney right away. See what information is needed to help evaluate your case.

By Shawn Good|2020-12-28T15:50:14-06:00December 28th, 2020|Blog, Hernia Mesh Injury|Comments Off

Case Evaluations in Hernia Mesh Injury Lawsuits

Case Evaluations in Hernia Mesh Injury Lawsuits

If you have undergone hernia surgery and experience chronic pain or other long-term complications from the hernia mesh, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries. With more than 30 years of experience, our hernia mesh attorneys can help evaluate your case to determine whether you can recover financial compensation for your injuries.

By Shawn Good|2020-12-21T13:52:17-06:00December 21st, 2020|Blog, Hernia Mesh Injury|Comments Off

Social Security Disability Hearing – How to Find Your Administrative Law Judge

Social Security Disability Hearing – How to Find Your Administrative Law Judge

Our website includes a searchable database that lets you check the approval and denial rating of every ALJ in the country. Although there is no guarantee that your application will be approved, knowing the ALJ’s approval rating before the hearing can help you (or your disability attorney, if you hire one) better strategize how to present your case.

By Shawn Good|2020-12-02T14:24:40-06:00December 5th, 2020|Blog, SSD|Comments Off

Social Security Disability and a Cerebral Spinal Fluid (CSF) Leak

Social Security Disability and a Cerebral Spinal Fluid (CSF) Leak

Here are the 4 most common ways to win an SSD and SSI case due to a Cerebral Spinal Fluid (CSF) leak. If you or a loved one is suffering from a CSF leak and has questions about navigating the Social Security process we can help.

By Shawn Good|2020-12-02T13:54:31-06:00December 2nd, 2020|Blog, SSD, SSI, Various diseases and conditions|Comments Off

Why Search Your Judges Name before Your Hearing

Why Search Your Judges Name before Your Hearing

We recently added to our website a very helpful section entitled Judge Search. The main reason to search your judge is to see what percentage of the time your judge issues favorable decisions. The current national average for favorable decisions is 44%.

By Neil Good|2020-11-20T14:53:26-06:00November 20th, 2020|Application process, Blog, SSD|Comments Off

What is Each Person’s Role at a Disability Hearing?

What is Each Person’s Role at a Disability Hearing?

For most disability applicants, an administrative appeal is their first real chance at having their disability application approved. See who must be present at a disability hearing and what specific role each person has to play. Understanding that can help alleviate your fears.

By Shawn Good|2020-11-16T14:17:45-06:00November 16th, 2020|Application process, Blog, SSD|Comments Off

Can Certain Disability Payments and Workers’ Compensation Affect Your Social Security Benefits?

Can Certain Disability Payments and Workers’ Compensation Affect Your Social Security Benefits?

While individuals can receive multiple benefits based on their disability status, certain payments can affect the amount of their monthly social security disability benefit. These other benefits may cause your monthly benefit amount to be reduced or eliminated. Here’s how receipt of certain disability payments and workers’ compensation payments can affect your SSD or SSI benefits.

By Shawn Good|2020-11-10T17:59:20-06:00November 10th, 2020|Blog, SSD, SSI|Comments Off

Age Categories in Disability Claims

Age Categories in Disability Claims

Your age can sometimes help increase the chance that your disability application will be approved. The SSA has specific disability age categories, see what they are.

By Shawn Good|2020-10-30T13:00:44-05:00October 30th, 2020|Application process, Blog, Eligibility, SSD|Comments Off

Signs That You Will Be Approved for Disability

Signs That You Will Be Approved for Disability

Although no attorney can guarantee that the SSA will approve your application for social security disability benefits, some factors push the odds of approval in your favor.

By Neil Good|2020-10-26T16:42:22-05:00October 26th, 2020|Blog, Eligibility, SSD|Comments Off

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