What children skin disorders are evaluated with Social Security Administration listings? Social Security Administration uses listings to evaluate skin disorders that may result from hereditary, congenital, or acquired pathological processes. The kinds of impairments covered by these listings are: Ichthyosis, bullous diseases, chronic infections of the skin or mucous … [Read more...]
How to Win Social Security Disability and SSI Benefit Claims
Did you know that some individuals suffering from significant medical and/or mental conditions may not ever win their Social Security Disability or SSI benefits? Unfortunately, it is not enough to have a severe impairment to win disability benefits from the social security administration. Both Social Security Disability programs (SSD and SSI) have rules and regulations … [Read more...]
What Medical Records Are Best For Your Disability Claim?
If you are filing for Social Security Disability (SSD) or SSI you will need medical evidence to back up your claim, and medical records that supply a complete, accurate picture of your medical condition that could (in the best case scenario) eliminate the need for a disability examiner to gather any additional medical information before making a decision. Basically, if … [Read more...]
Compassionate Allowances
The process of applying for disability benefits can be lengthy. Because of this, the Social Security Administration has a list of Compassionate Allowances (CAL). This is essentially the fast track to disability benefits. When a claimant has a condition that is one of those listed under compassionate allowances, the claimant is automatically approved. This allows the … [Read more...]
Migraine As Disability Condition
Migraines are a legitimate condition to list on an application for Social Security or SSI disability. That said, Social Security does not have an impairment listing that specifically provides the medical criteria needed to be approved for disability. This does not mean that you cannot be approved for disability, although it is not easy with migraines only. Generally, … [Read more...]
Will anything happen to my assets if I file for Social Security disability?
This is a common question for people who are considering filing for SSDI. There is a belief that all Social Security disability programs require you to have no assets or that you have to give up your assets. This simply is not true for either Social Security program for disability benefits, namely Social Security Disability Insurance and SSI (Supplemental Security … [Read more...]
From the Series of Our Real Cases: Edward’s Story
Really exciting win this week! Back in 2016, our client, Mr. Edward, age 56 received a “Partially Favorable” decision awarding a disability date of June 2014. It meant he wouldn’t qualify for social security disability payments (over $1000/month), but instead only receive SSI payments (around $700/month). Edward suffers from several severe conditions: Spinal stenosis … [Read more...]
Why Do You Need Attorney- Why Representation Increases the win ratio at a Social Security Disability or SSI Hearing
Why does representation result in a higher win ratio at a hearing? The answer is fairly simple. Disability hearings are similar to various types of court proceedings in which solid case preparation and a proper presentation of the relevant arguments and positions, specifically pertaining to why the individual should be approved to receive disability benefits, are both … [Read more...]
Disability Conditions List Series- Memory Loss
How is memory loss considered by the social security disability and SSI disability programs? In the same way that every condition is evaluated by SSA. It is not the condition itself or its diagnosis that is the primary concern, but, instead the effect the condition has on an individual's ability to work. Work, of course, for social security purposes, includes a claimant's … [Read more...]
Best Medical Records Needed For A Social Security Disability Claim
Disability claims are required to be supported by medical records from the applicant’s treating physician. In general, the treating physician is in a better position to document the onset date of the impairment, how it can be expected to progress over time (prognosis), as well as any physical or mental limitations it places on the patient’s ability to work. If you are … [Read more...]
