Read expert insights on how strokes can impact your eligibility for disability benefits. Our video explains the three sets of requirements set by the Social Security Administration to qualify for benefits after a stroke.
Do you know what the social security disability duration rule is? In this video, we discuss the Social Security 12-month duration rule, which dictates the timeframe you must be off work to qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits.
Do you have congestive heart failure or other underlying heart condition? If so, you may be eligible for SSD Benefits. What types of heart issues qualify, and what you should know? Learn about the application process and requirements for SSDI.
The social security administration has finally realized the seriousness of TBI. In 2016, the SSA added the diagnosis to its "blue book" list of conditions that are eligible for social security disability benefits. Read the blog and watch our short video to learn more.
One often overlooked reason that SSD applications are denied has little to do with the extent of the disability. Instead, these applications are denied because the applicant chose to represent themselves, rather than hire a social security disability attorney. While hiring a disability attorney isn’t required, doing so can vastly improve the chances that you are approved for benefits.
While getting approved for Social Security benefits, you’ll spend a lot of time answering questions with your attorney and the administrative law judge. These are often straightforward and easy to tackle, but you need to be on the lookout for trick questions. These are sneaky ways of determining if there is alternative work that you could be doing. To learn more about the trick questions that judges ask, watch our short video.
Were your Social Security Disability benefits denied? If so, we know the situation can be very frustrating. However, there are steps you can take to prevent or appeal a denial. The Good Law Group can help you every step of the way. To find out more, watch our short video.
If you earn above the substantial gainful activity (SGA) threshold, other than during a trial work period, eligibility for benefits will end. If, however, the disability later prevents you from performing SGA, you can apply to get disability benefits reinstated without going through the entire application process again.
Are you getting ready for your Social Security disability case but feeling overwhelmed? To help you get ready, we are here today with a list of three pieces of medical evidence you need to present to win your case. They will increase your chances of success, and it starts with objective records. To hear more, watch our short video.
Degenerative joint disease, or DJD, is progressive, which means symptoms worsen over time. This can make it difficult for those who suffer from DJD to participate in activities of daily living or to work. If DJD interferes with your ability to work you may be eligible for social security disability (SSD) benefits. Here is what you need to know about applying for disability benefits with degenerative joint disease.
