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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Social Security Disability Attorney versus Non-Attorney SSDI Advocate
If you are one of the many applicants whose claim for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits was denied, don’t give up hope; many initial applications for SSDI benefits are denied, often because the applicant failed to supply the necessary evidence to back up their claim. A good way to be successful with your appeal […]
5 Levels of Exertion – How The SSA Classifies Work
When evaluating a disability claim, the Social Security Administration will look at your ability to perform different types of work. For example, a claim may be denied because the applicant is found to be able to do “light work.” What does this mean? The SSA classifies work by 5 different levels of exertion – sedentary, […]
What Evidence Is Needed in a VA Disability Claim?
At the Law Offices of M. Stanley Whitehead, we have extensive experience assisting veterans whose claims for disability benefits through the Veterans Administration have been denied. This isn’t an uncommon occurrence; many applications are rejected the first time around. Why? In a lot of instances, their claim gets rejected based not on its validity, but […]
Getting Ready For A Social Security Disability Hearing with an Administrative Law Judge
If your claim for Social Security disability benefits has been denied, one of the steps in the appeals process is requesting a hearing with an Administrative Law Judge. Administrative law judges settle disputes with federal regulatory and benefits-granting agencies, including the Social Security Administration. When your initial SSDI claim is denied and your request for […]
If You Have Kidney Disease, You May Qualify for Social Security Disability Benefits
For people afflicted with genitourinary disorders resulting in chronic kidney disease (CKD), the costly, painful and incapacitating complications associated with their disorder often makes it impossible for them to perform their jobs and earn a living. If you find yourself unable to work due to CKD, you may be able to recover disability benefits from […]
Retroactive Benefits, Back Payments and Your Social Security Disability Claim
Congratulations – your claim for SSDI benefits has been approved, and you should be receiving your benefits shortly. But are you getting all the benefits you’re entitled to? Did you know that you may also qualify for retroactive benefits or back payments for the period between when you were disabled and when you filed your […]
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