January marks The National Eye Institute’s annual Glaucoma Awareness Month. Glaucoma is a leading cause of vision loss and blindness in the United States. It’s estimated that over 3 million people suffer from glaucoma — and many are unaware they have it. What is Glaucoma? Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions in which intraocular […]
Common Questions About Social Security Disability Claims
1. Am I eligible for Social Security disability benefits? This is among the top questions asked by those suffering from disabling conditions. The short answer is that you may qualify for SSDI benefits if: You have worked for long enough in a job that paid into the Social Security system; AND You are found to […]
2019 Brings Changes in Social Security Benefits
Almost every year, there are changes to Social Security and the different types of benefits and 2019 will be no exception. Here’s the biggest changes Social Security, Social Security Income and Social Security disability beneficiaries can look forward to. A 2.8 % COLA (Cost of Living Adjustment) Increase Based on the increase in the Consumer […]
An Independent Medical Exam Could Determine the Outcome of Your Long-Term Disability Claim
When you file a claim for long-term disability benefits in Houston, it’s not uncommon for an employer, insurance company or legal counsel to request that you submit to an Independent Medical Examination (IME). However, in many cases, these examinations are anything but “independent.” In order to collect long-term disability benefits, you must establish that your […]
How Do I Prove That I Can’t Do Sedentary Work?
Being unable to continue performing past relative work due to a disability is not the same as being unable to work at all when it comes to being approved for Social Security disability benefits. When you apply for Social Security disability benefits, the Social Security Administration will subject your claim to a rigorous evaluation process […]
Social Security Disability Back Pay: What You Need To Know
The Social Security disability application process is a waiting game that can take months or years to complete. Application denials, new submission attempts and frustrating delays in communication are common occurrences when applying for Social Security disability benefits. Back Pay refers to the benefits you would have received had your claim been approved immediately. The […]
Let’s Celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month
You may not know it, but October is 2018 National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). Led by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP), this annual event raises awareness about disability employment issues, celebrates the important contributions made by workers with disabilities, and promotes the advantages of a workforce inclusive of […]
Common Reasons for Veterans Disability Claim Denials And How To Fight Back
Veterans disability claim denials are common and can be caused by errors in the determination of benefits or lack of evidence. Many of these denials have a strong chance of appeal with appropriate documentation. Denials commonly happen for the following reasons: Lack of medical evidence to support disability Missing connection between service and symptoms Condition pre-existed […]
When Physical Disabilities Result in Psychological Problems
It’s not uncommon for people who have been disabled due to injury or illness to develop psychological problems, such as depression, as a result of their condition. Sometimes, these psychological problems can be as much of a hindrance to their ability to work as their physical condition. How does this affect people trying to get […]
What Is Substantial Gainful Activity And How Does It Affect Social Security Disability Benefits?
When applying for Social Security disability benefits, administrators reviewing your claim will take multiple variables into consideration. One of those variables is called Substantial Gainful Activity. What is Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA) and how does it impact your Social Security disability benefits claim? Substantial Gainful Activity – SGA Substantial Gainful Activity is defined as any […]
