What One Should Tell a Doctor About Their Disabilities
Medical records are probably the most important part of a social security disability case. Here’s how to explain impairments to your doctor to boost your case.
What Are the Keys to Winning a Disability Case?
If you want to win a disability case, here are the keys to remember. If you have questions about this topic or there’s anything else we can help you with, don’t hesitate to give our office a call. We’d love to hear from you.
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.
How to Get Your Medical Records When Applying for Disability Benefits
The majority of social security disability applications are denied for insufficient medical information. Getting your medical records isn’t difficult, but there are some things to know ahead of time to make the process easier.
Benefits of Receiving Social Security Disability as a Disabled Veteran
Roughly 1.1 million of veterans have a disability rating of 70% or greater, which greatly interferes with their ability to work. For these veterans, VA disability benefits may not be enough to make up for lost income. In these cases, they may be eligible for social security disability (SSD) benefits.
Disability Benefits for Those with Nerve Root Compression
Individuals with nerve root compression, sometimes referred to as sciatica [...]
Why You Should Tell Your Doctor You’re Filing for Disability
The most common reason the Social Security Administration denies social [...]
What Are Medical Source Statements And How Do They Affect Your SSD Benefits?
An application for social security disability (SSD) benefits will only be approved if the claimant’s medical record supports both his disability and the negative impact the disability has on his ability to engage in substantial gainful activity. A medical source statement from the claimant’s physician is, in many cases, one of the most important pieces of evidence proving the negative impact an applicant’s disability has on his ability to work.
Tips on preventing unnecessary delays in a Social Security Disability decision
The normal application process for Social Security Disability benefits is [...]
Losing Social Security Disability benefits
Many people in Illinois believe that once they are approved [...]
