The symptoms of the soft tissue sarcoma, along with the effects of treatment, often leave an individual so impaired that they are unable to work or perform many of the everyday tasks most people take for granted. If you are unable to work due to the effects of soft tissue sarcoma or other types of […]
Parkinson’s Awareness Month – What are the Disability Benefits Available If You Have Parkinson’s Disease?
April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month, so let’s take some time to discuss Parkinson’s disease (PD). With over 200,000 new cases diagnosed each year, it’s important to know what Parkinson’s disease is, how it can be treated, and the disability benefits available to those who are unable to work due to the symptoms of their PD. […]
SSDI Benefits and Traumatic Brain Injuries after an Accident
Brain injuries are some of the most devastating injuries after an accident. They have long term consequences that can severely impair a person’s mental and cognitive abilities, ultimately affecting his ability to work and earn a living. These disabilities can leave a person unable to function at the very worst and unable to perform many […]
What Is a Date Last Insured (DLI)? And How Does It Impact Your SSDI Claim?
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits aren’t permanent. In most cases, you only have five years from the date you last paid into Social Security before your SSDI benefits expire. If you are applying for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits, your “date Last Insured” (DLI) will have a big impact on your claim. To better […]
The Impact of Obesity on a Social Security Disability Claim
If your obesity prevents you from working or has resulted in associated medical conditions such as diabetes, you may qualify for disability benefits through the Social Security Administration. While obesity no longer has a listing in the Social Security Administration’s Blue Book Listing of Impairments, it can still have a big impact on your claim […]
Cervical Cancer & Social Security Disability Benefits
The United States Congress has designated January 2021 as Cervical Health Awareness Month, part of an effort to educate Americans — especially women — about the risks of cervical cancer and the importance of early screening and treatment. We’d like to take this time to discuss the Social Security disability benefits available to women who […]
A Look Ahead at Changes in Social Security Benefits for 2021
Each year the Social Security Administration makes adjustments to how they calculate benefits based on several factors, including changes in the cost of living. These changes have a significant effect on how much money a recipient can collect in benefits. 2021 is no different; here are a few of the changes in Social Security benefits […]
Witnesses at Your Social Security Disability Appeals Hearing
The Social Security Administration gives Social Security disability claimants who have had their claim denied an opportunity to appear at a hearing in which they can present their side of the case and establish a case for benefits. This hearing is your chance to demonstrate that you are eligible for SSDI benefits and that you do […]
Disputing Vocational Experts Testimony in SSDI Claims
Who you have representing you when appealing a denial of disability benefits from the Social Security Administration (SSA) could mean the difference between having your claim approved or permanently denied. While a Social Security disability advocate can help you prepare your claim, only a board certified attorney like M. Stanley Whitehead can represent you in […]
Why Should I Choose A Board Certified Social Security Attorney?
If your application for disability benefits has been rejected by the Social Security Administration (SSA), you have a right to appeal their decision. If you prepared the original application — the one that was rejected — you might have better luck the second time around if you get some help. Who you get to help […]
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