One often overlooked reason that SSD applications are denied has little to do with the extent of the disability. Instead, these applications are denied because the applicant chose to represent themselves, rather than hire a social security disability attorney. While hiring a disability attorney isn’t required, doing so can vastly improve the chances that you are approved for benefits.
While getting approved for Social Security benefits, you’ll spend a lot of time answering questions with your attorney and the administrative law judge. These are often straightforward and easy to tackle, but you need to be on the lookout for trick questions. These are sneaky ways of determining if there is alternative work that you could be doing. To learn more about the trick questions that judges ask, watch our short video.
Were your Social Security Disability benefits denied? If so, we know the situation can be very frustrating. However, there are steps you can take to prevent or appeal a denial. The Good Law Group can help you every step of the way. To find out more, watch our short video.
If you earn above the substantial gainful activity (SGA) threshold, other than during a trial work period, eligibility for benefits will end. If, however, the disability later prevents you from performing SGA, you can apply to get disability benefits reinstated without going through the entire application process again.
Have your Social Security benefits been approved? Did you know that you could be at risk of losing those benefits due to something called medical improvement? See two examples of how medical improvement could impact your case. Learn how comparison point decision date could come into play. To learn more about medical improvement and Social Security Disability, watch our video.
Are you getting ready for your Social Security disability case but feeling overwhelmed? To help you get ready, we are here today with a list of three pieces of medical evidence you need to present to win your case. They will increase your chances of success, and it starts with objective records. To hear more, watch our short video.
If you are unable to work due to injury or illness, you may wonder what options are available to assist you financially until you can return to work – if you are able to return to work at all. Here, we’ll explore the differences between three common programs employees turn to when illness or injury negatively affects their ability to work.
Degenerative joint disease, or DJD, is progressive, which means symptoms worsen over time. This can make it difficult for those who suffer from DJD to participate in activities of daily living or to work. If DJD interferes with your ability to work you may be eligible for social security disability (SSD) benefits. Here is what you need to know about applying for disability benefits with degenerative joint disease.
Some social workers specialize in serving individuals with disabilities. Learn how social workers can help in your social security disability case. Our blog and video outline the role of a social worker in your SSDI Application.
Lymphedema is a condition that causes swelling in one or more parts of the body, usually the arm(s) and/or leg(s). Lymphedema can range in intensity from mild to severe. But is it severe enough to qualify for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits? Here’s what you should know about lymphedema and SSD benefits before you apply. Watch our video.
