Disability Benefits During COVID: Is COVID-19 Considered a Disability?

Those diagnosed with COVID-19, particularly those who were unable to work, frequently ask whether the diagnosis makes them eligible for social security disability (SSD) benefits. See the answer.

By |2021-05-21T12:25:02-05:00October 8th, 2020|Blog, SSD|Comments Off on Disability Benefits During COVID: Is COVID-19 Considered a Disability?

How a Social Security Attorney Can Help You Win Disability Benefits

While you can apply for social security disability benefits on your own – which many people do – having an experienced attorney on your side greatly increases the chance that your application will be approved. Here’s how.

By |2021-05-21T12:25:56-05:00September 8th, 2020|Blog, SSD|Comments Off on How a Social Security Attorney Can Help You Win Disability Benefits

When to Hire a Disability Advocate or Lawyer

The best time to hire a disability attorney or disability advocate is before you begin the SSD application process. Though both disability attorneys and disability advocates know what information would best support your SSD application and can help you prepare for appeals, disability attorneys usually have more experience and training with trial prep, trial practice, and understanding legal precedent that could help during an appeal. 

By |2021-09-07T18:22:33-05:00August 24th, 2020|Blog, SSD|Comments Off on When to Hire a Disability Advocate or Lawyer

Emotional disorders and SSD

Many people in Las Vegas, Nevada, do not realize they may qualify for Social Security Disability benefits if they cannot work because of emotional disorders. However, the Social Security Administration recognizes many mental disorders as disabling conditions. Among these are several disorders that primarily have emotional and behavioral effects. 

By |2023-06-20T14:06:37-05:00May 30th, 2020|Blog, SSD|Comments Off on Emotional disorders and SSD