Social Security Disability
Do I Qualify for Disability?
“Do I qualify for disability?” This is one of the most frequent questions our North Carolina disability lawyers get from clients. In this blog post,...
Disability for Mental Health: How to Qualify
It’s a question that has perhaps never been more relevant. In this blog post, we’ll outline some things you need to know when filing for...
Disability for Back Injury: “Do I Have a Claim?”
We hear it from many clients: “Can I file for disability for back injury?” Or, “Does my spinal injury qualify me for disability?” We have...
Social Security Offices Close During COVID-19 Outbreak. Now What?
One of the federal government’s responses to the coronavirus pandemic has been to close all of its Social Security Administration (SSA) field offices to the...
Denied Social Security Disability… Now What?
The majority of claims for Social Security Disability benefits are denied at the initial level and at all the subsequent appeals levels. If you find...
How Much Does a Disability Lawyer Cost?
Many people are confused and intimidated by the thought of hiring and paying a lawyer. This can be an especially overwhelming thought when you need...
What Are the Chances of Winning a Social Security Disability Appeal?
So, you’ve been seriously injured or developed a chronic disease or medical condition and you cannot work. Now you’ve filed an application for Social Security...
Social Security Phone Scams: SSA Issues Urgent Alert
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has issued an urgent alert to citizens regarding an alarming increase in Social Security phone scams. According to Andrew Saul,...
Does the Judge Matter in Social Security Disability Cases?
We’ll just get to the point: Yes, when applying for Social Security disability benefits, the judge matters. An administrative law judge (known as an “ALJ”)...
What Is a Social Security Disability Doctor? Qualifying for SSDI
If you’re applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), there are two basic types of medical evidence SSA uses to help decide whether a person...
Disability and Child Support: What You Need to Know
“How does disability affect child support payments?” This is a common question often asked of family and divorce lawyers and disability lawyers. The easiest answer...
Will the Partial Government Shutdown Affect My Disability or Medicare Benefits?
The current “partial government shutdown” has many of our clients worried what this could mean for their Social Security Disability, SSI, Social Security Retirement, Medicare,...