Extremely long wait for disability benefits approval has left many in devastating situation- unable to work nor function properly, without funds and support. The average wait for appeal decision was over 600 days in 2017! Social Security Administration is short-staffed due to budget cuts which forced sharp reductions in staffing , along with other resources, which … [Read more...]
Here is Why Seeing Your Doctors is Very Important for Any Disability Case
You can improve your chances of winning a disability benefits significantly by not missing your doctors appointments, as well as collecting any documents and reports from your physician. You should see your doctor as regularly as necessary and follow all physician advice to ensure that your claim is decided quickly and favorably. We need medical evidence to … [Read more...]
You Don’t Pay Us Unless You WIN!
We receive many questions about attorney fees. At The Law Offices of Lori A. Gaglione, there is no charge for your initial consultation. And if we take your case, you do not pay us unless we are successful in winning your claim. Once we win, our fee depends on your back pay. In most cases, the fee will be 25% of your back pay up to a maximum fee of $6,000.00. The fee … [Read more...]
The Listing Of Impairments
The Social Security Listing of Impairments is one way to be found disabled and be approved for benefits by the Social Security Administration. The Listing is a list of many known medical conditions and the symptoms they have. If your medical impairment is found in the Listing, or “equals” a similar impairment in the Listing, you might qualify for benefits. … [Read more...]
Navigating the Process How State Agencies Are Different From the Hearing Stage
If you are applying for Jacksonville Beach Social Security disability benefits and your claim has been denied, you might appeal all the way to the third level of the appeals process, the hearing stage. At this stage, your case will be heard by an administrative law judge who will make a decision about your eligibility for benefits. This is different from the first two … [Read more...]
What Do I Testify About at My Disability Hearing?
Being called to testify at a hearing is all part of the Social Security Disability claim process. You should prepare for that testimony with the help of an experienced Jacksonville disability attorney. The attorney will help you go over your medical history, your job experience and your daily routines as it pertains to your case and get your ready to answer those … [Read more...]
