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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Mistakes To Avoid in Applying for Social Security Disability Benefits
The process of applying for Social Security disability can be complicated and frustrating. To help make the process easier, our disability lawyers in Houston have compiled a list of mistakes to avoid when seeking benefits. Collecting Unemployment The issue of collecting unemployment while applying for disability benefits is one that many are divided on, but […]
Can I Get Social Security Disability and Worker’s Comp?
The SSA administers the largest retirement program in the United States. This program has collected FICA taxes since the 1930s and began paying retirement funds in 1940. It was not until the 50s that the program was expanded to include disability payments for qualifying participants who were no longer able to work. A Houston Social […]
How Can A Houston Social Security Attorney Help You Get Benefits?
While many disabled Americans meet the requirements to qualify for Social Security disability payments, getting approved for the benefits they are entitled to can prove to be difficult. Having an experienced Houston Social Security attorney handling your Social Security disability claim can mean the difference between approval and rejection of your claim. You don’t need […]
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month
October marks National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) in the United States. This time is designated to raise awareness about issues affecting Americans with disabilities and celebrate their many and varied contributions. An estimated 20% of adults in the U.S. have a disability, though the disabling conditions their severity vary widely. This year’s theme for […]
Social Security Benefits Available to Wounded Warriors
Veterans and active duty military members who become disabled often believe the Veterans Administration is their only recourse for getting benefits, but that’s not always the case. Wounded Warriors may qualify for Social Security disability benefits, even if they are receiving VA disability. Qualifying for Social Security Disability To qualify for SSDI benefits, Houston Social […]
Changes Underway for Social Security Disability
There are several changes underway in how the Social Security Administration determines eligibility for disability benefits. The Houston Social Security attorneys at The Law Offices Of M. Stanley Whitehead recognize these as significant for those who are currently and will in the future need benefits. Here are some of the key SSDI changes that are […]
Asthma Drug Found Beneficial in Treating Mice with Down’s Syndrome
A drug, that is currently being used by thousands of Americans who use inhalers to treat their asthma symptoms, has been found to be very beneficial in helping improve memory-based learning skills in mice that suffer from Down’s Syndrome. The bronchodilator, Formoterol is believed to affect a brain chemical that plays a very important part […]
