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
Step One – Prepare Before You File You might think the first step in a disability case is to file the application, but that would be like running a marathon before you put your shoes on. Before you file, you need to get prepared. Preparation at its most basic level means gathering the information you … Continued
Can I get Social Security Disability for my hip pain? Yes, you can. There are two ways to get Social Security Disability for your hip pain. The first way is to show that you meet Social Security’s specific listing on hip pain and the second way is to show that due to your physical restrictions … Continued
Can I get Social Security Disability for my spine problem? Yes, you can. There are two ways to get Social Security Disability for your spine problem. The first way is to show that you meet Social Security’s specific listing on spine problem and the second way is to show that due to your physical restrictions … Continued
