Social Security Disability
Why You Shouldn’t Feel Ashamed About Needing Social Security Disability
Recently, The Washington Post published an article written by a man regarding the shame he felt from needing Social Security disability following a stroke. In...
Can I Lose My Disability Benefits If I Have a Drug or Alcohol Abuse Problem?
Does having a drug or alcohol abuse problem impact a person’s ability to qualify for Social Security disability benefits? In most cases, yes. However, there...
Why Does It Take So Long To Get a Disability Hearing?
It takes a long time to get a hearing when seeking disability from the Social Security Administration (SSA). But why? In this article, our North...
SSDI and Short Term Disability Benefits FAQs
FAQ: Collecting SSDI Benefits and Short-Term Disability Benefits—Is ‘Double-Dipping’ Allowed? Here’s a question we sometimes hear: Can I collect Social Security Disability Insurance benefits from...
SSDI, STD and the Offset
First and foremost, you cannot collect BOTH the full amount of SSDI benefits AND the full amount of STD benefits you would otherwise be entitled...
Medicaid and Medicare FAQs
FAQ: How will I pay for my ongoing medical care even if I am successful in winning my Social Security Disability case? Winning your Social...
Social Security Disability Denials and Next Steps
Has Your SSDI Claim Been Rejected? If your application or appeal for Social Security disability benefits has been denied, don’t be discouraged — you still...
SSDI Claims Process
What is the SSDI claims process like? What happens once you file a claim for Social Security Disability benefits? In this article, our North Carolina...
Types of Disability Benefits
“What types of benefits are available for disability?” It’s a question our North Carolina disability lawyers hear a lot from clients. We’ll do our best...
What Medical Conditions Qualify for Social Security Disability?
Social Security Disability Conditions Our North Carolina disability lawyers are often asked, “what are the Social Security disability conditions that may qualify me for benefits?”...
Social Security Disability Application
SSDI Application Do you need help with the SSD application process? On average, over 180,000 people per month apply for Social Security Disability benefits, but...
About Social Security Disability: What You Need to Know
For most of our working lives, Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is merely a background concern. The only time we think about it is when we check...