The issue of substance abuse can come up in a variety of ways as part of a Social Security disability claim. It might be a circumstance, very routine in this day and age, where somebody is taking too much of their narcotic medication. Or, one might be taking medications that…
It is extremely common for individuals applying for Social Security disability benefits to be experiencing problems with chronic pain, as one might imagine. There are a panoply of medical conditions that could the cause of such symptoms, whether it’s from a degenerative disk disease in one’s back or neck, or,…
And so now you’ve been provided with your upcoming hearing date and time and you have no idea what to expect. In part II, we’ll attempt to make you feel comfortable about the hearing process itself and what you should expect on the day of your hearing. You can expect…
You’ve filed your Request for Hearing and now you’re playing the waiting game, wondering what to expect next in your Social Security disability claim. Whether you’re in Maine, Massachusetts or New Hampshire, the wait can be a long one. In part 1 of this blog entry we’ll fill you…
One of the most typical misunderstood requirements for purposes of establishing a Social Security Disability claim is the duration requirement. The Social Security Act and its corresponding regulations require that one prove they are suffering from a severe medical impairment that has lasted or or expected to last 12 months…
And so for years you’ve been struggling with a bad back or with stiff hands that have more and more difficult to function at work. You’ve gotten to the point where your employer is no longer able to accommodate your missed days missed from work, or the slow down in…
As we were discussing in part I, there are a multitude of considerations individuals need to take into account following the receipt of a favorable decision. One of the more important considerations is how one will be able to remain in treatment and what health insurance will be covering your…
Now that you’ve made it through the process of applying for Social Security disability benefits, it’s important to understand the steps that will take place following the receipt of a favorable decision. Understanding the procedures which follow can help ensure there are no unexpected surprises down the road and…
As you can well imagine, having handled 1000’s of Social Security disability claims for 27 years out of Maine, Massachusetts and New Hampshire, it has not been unusual for our office to face the very difficult prospect that a client passes away before we’ve been able to prevail to hearing…
The intricacies of the Social Security disability are extensive and endless. Without the benefit of good legal advice, you can end up losing thousands of dollars even at the end of your Social Security disability case. This is another example of why going it alone can cause one to…