There are two things your doctor can do to help you win your case. The first is to keep detailed and consistent treatment notes that document your condition and your symptoms. Often times, the records I get from doctors provide little information other than a diagnosis. Other times, the medical records are clearly auto-filled by … Continued
This article does a decent job of describing how the shutdown will affect your case, but more than anything it shows that the government still isn’t sure how it will affect your case. If you’re already getting benefits, it shouldn’t affect your check. However, it could affect your case if it’s a new case that … Continued
The biggest mistake people make is not appealing a denial. You have to keep appealing these cases until you get your case in front of a judge. There is a myth out there that you have to get turned down 3-4 times before you can win your case so people will just keep filing new … Continued
The Social Security Administration passed new regulations on when your attorney can withdraw from your Social Security Disability case. Previously, attorneys and non-attorney representatives could essentially withdraw from your case whenever they wanted to withdraw under social security’s rules. Attorneys still had to comply with State Bar rules that make it against the rules to … Continued
Previously, Administrative Law Judges were chosen through a long process put together by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM). Potential judges would take a bunch of examinations and were ranked based on score. Federal agencies could then interview the candidates with the highest scores (this is an over simplification but essentially right). That program had … Continued
In rare circumstances you can have your case designated as critical and cut in line. Social Security will let you cut in line based on a VA rating, a dire need, a terminal illness, or compassionate allowance. If the VA has found you 100 percent permanently and totally disabled, you are entitled to get your … Continued
Once you’ve filed your initial application, your case will go to what we call the initial level. If you win at this level, great. If not, you’ll appeal. In most states the case will then be reconsidered and then if it’s denied again you can appeal to the hearing level. In a few states, they … Continued
One of the first forms you will get in the mail is a form asking if you consent to a video teleconference (VTC) rather than seeing a judge in person. If you do not object to a VTC, it’s possible that your hearing will be on a video screen with a judge halfway across the … Continued
Can I get Social Security Disability for my perthes disease? Yes, you can. There are two ways to get Social Security Disability for your perthes disease. The first way is to show that you meet Social Security’s specific listing on perthes disease and the second way is to show that due to your physical restrictions … Continued
You have three options for filing your social security disability application: online, on the phone, or at your local office. It’s up to you what method you use, but I’ll outline the pros and cons of each below. If you choose to apply online, simply go to https://www.ssa.gov/applyfordisability/ and follow the instructions. Keep in mind that if … Continued
