How Failing to Follow Medical Treatment Hurts your Social Security Disability Claim
Millions of Americans apply for Social Security disability benefits each year. Only 30% of applications are approved at the initial stage of the disability claim process. One of the leading reasons for denial of Social [...]
CAN VETERANS GET SSDI BENEFITS?
Yes. Disabled veterans can apply and get Social Security Disability Insurance at the same time as Veteran Administration (VA) Disability Compensation. Getting approved for disability benefits provides increased income stability for veterans and their families. [...]
How Many Win Disability at Reconsideration?
Over 64 million Americans collected Social Security benefits in 2020. Social Security benefits keep up with the increase in the cost of living. These benefits provide a valuable source of income and health insurance to [...]
What is a Social Security Disability Consultative Examination?
WHAT IS A SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY CONSULTATIVE EXAMINATION? Close to 10 million people are getting disability benefits in the United States. The disability application process can be complicated and frustrating. A claim is decided only [...]
Trial Work Periods and Extended Periods of Eligibility
Trial Work Periods and Extended Periods of Eligibility by Charles F. Hall, IV, Esq. Board Certified Specialist in Social Security Disability Law by the NC State Bar Winston-Salem, North Carolina Originally presented to attorneys [...]
Fibromyalgia and Social Security Disability
FIBROMYALGIA AND SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY Fibromyalgia affects about 4 million US adults, about 2% of the adult population. Fibromyalgia can cause pain, disability, and lower quality of life. WHAT IS FIBROMYALGIA? Fibromyalgia is a [...]