SSDI
3 Reasons Disability Claims are Denied (and What to Do About It)
Why Are Disability Claims Denied? When you contact Riddle & Brantley for help with your Social Security Disability claim, we do not automatically agree to...
Disability for Lung Disease and Breathing Problems: Do You Qualify?
Wondering if you can get Social Security disability for lung disease? We are frequently contacted by North Carolinians wondering if breathing problems like chronic obstructive...
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...
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...
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,...