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...]
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...]
Disability Benefits and Past Relevant Work
There is a duration requirement for qualifying for disability benefits. Your medical condition that is keeping you from working must have been present for a minimum of 12 months, or you must prove that it is expected to last that long. If this is true for you, you meet the requirement. Find out more about what is required for disability. … [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...]
